Barreda

Barreda

El Asesino Que Dividió A Un País

Directed by Daniela Goggi

Produced by About Entertainment, Infinity Hill

2026105 min7.3 / 10

A dark, morally complex examination of a real crime that fractured a nation, exploring the gap between public persona and hidden violence.

A fictionalized drama film based on one of the most shocking crimes in Argentina's history. In 1992, Ricardo Barreda was an unassuming dentist, brutally murdered his wife, mother-in-law, and two adult daughters in their family home. Branding himself as a victim, Ricardo Barreda ignited a media storm and fueled a national scandal.

Questions people ask

  • Does Barreda end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Barreda easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Is Barreda violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.

  • Is Barreda scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is Barreda sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

54/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity12

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise92

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Barreda

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Barreda

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Barreda, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Barreda, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Barreda, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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