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The Secret in Their Eyes

The Secret in Their Eyes

Mystery · Thriller · Drama · 2009

Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín begins writing a novel based on the unsolved mystery of a newlywed’s rape and murder. With the help of a former colleague, judge Irene, he attempts to make sense of the past.

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The Secret in Their Eyes

“An unsolved crime. A love story. An unwritten ending.”

2009 Mystery · Thriller · Drama 2h 10m

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8.0 / 10

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Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín begins writing a novel based on the unsolved mystery of a newlywed’s rape and murder. With the help of a former colleague, judge Irene, he attempts to make sense of the past.

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Directed by

Juan José Campanella

Written by

Juan José Campanella · Eduardo Sacheri

Ricardo Darín

Ricardo Darín

Benjamín Espósito

Soledad Villamil

Soledad Villamil

Irene Menéndez Hastings

Pablo Rago

Pablo Rago

Ricardo Morales

Javier Godino

Javier Godino

Isidoro Gómez

Guillermo Francella

Guillermo Francella

Pablo Sandoval

Carla Quevedo

Carla Quevedo

Liliana Coloto

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Bárbara Palladino

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The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.