
Genealogies of a Crime
Is she the murderer, the victim, or both?
Directed by Raúl Ruiz
Produced by Madragoa Filmes, Gemini Films
A morally ambiguous psychological thriller that questions culpability and the nature of victimhood through a tangled relationship between a psychiatrist and her troubled ward.
An attorney defends a young man on trial for killing his aunt — a psychiatrist who took him in to study possible homicidal tendencies.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is Genealogies of a Crime scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is Genealogies of a Crime sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Does Genealogies of a Crime end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Genealogies of a Crime easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is Genealogies of a Crime violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Like Genealogies of a Crime
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Genealogies of a Crime
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Genealogies of a Crime, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Genealogies of a Crime, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Genealogies of a Crime, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































