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Rojo is a 2018 Argentine drama and political thriller film written and directed by Benjamín Naishtat. Set in an Argentine province during the period leading up to the 1976 military coup d'état, the narrative follows a prominent lawyer whose life unravels after a violent encounter with a stranger. The film methodically explores themes of social decay, political paranoia, and moral compromise. It stars Darío Grandinetti in the lead role and won several international film festival awards.
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What period of Argentine history does Rojo depict?
Rojo is set in an Argentine province in 1975, during the tense period before the 1976 military coup. Its political thriller story shows how violence and authoritarianism are already shaping ordinary life.
Who directed the film Rojo?
Rojo was written and directed by Argentine filmmaker Benjamín Naishtat. It was released in 2018 and stars Darío Grandinetti as a prominent lawyer whose life begins to unravel.
What happens to the lawyer at the center of Rojo?
The lawyer has a violent encounter with a stranger in a restaurant, then tries to conceal what happened. The incident exposes the moral compromises and social corruption surrounding him.
Is Rojo a crime film or a political thriller?
Rojo combines a personal crime story with political thriller elements. The disappearance and investigation are tied to Argentina's pre-coup climate rather than treated as an isolated mystery.
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