La Baraja de la Muerte
In 1916 the Santiago society shuddered with the crime of a wealthy businessman. Corina Rojas, his young wife, was the first woman sentenced to death in Chile and her story inspired the first national feature film.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1916 |
| Country | Chile |
| Genre | Drama, Crime, Romance |
| Director | Salvador Giambastiani |
| Runtime | 60 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 2.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative by relying on the sensational press coverage and public outrage of the time, exploring the interplay between justice and social condemnation. It employs early melodramatic conventions to frame its protagonist as a figure caught in a web of circumstance and prejudice.
What lingers after viewing is a stark glimpse into the birth of a national cinema, where true crime and romantic tragedy merge to question the fairness of a historic verdict. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Salvador Giambastiani
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With muted lighting, an interest in early Latin American cinema and vintage true crime tales.
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