Respected playwright and screenwriter Christopher Hampton bites off more than he can chew with his first directing gig, a supernatural-tinged drama set against the backdrop of Argentina's notorious "Dirty War" (1976-1983).
Outspoken Cecilia Rueda (Emma Thompson) writes articles denouncing the oppressive regime while her husband, Carlos Rueda (Antonio Banderas), runs his national children’s theater and buries his head in the sand. Cecelia is especially moved by the plight of the mothers demonstrating in the Plaza De Mayo, and she makes a point of calling attention to the "disappearance" of anyone who criticizes the government. Before long, a squadron sweeps...
Released:
2003
Rated:
R
Length:
108 mins