
The Crime of Cuenca
Directed by Pilar Miró
A grim historical drama about judicial corruption and state violence in rural Spain, built on the true story of two men falsely accused and tortured by a system designed to protect the powerful.
Osa de la Vega, Cuenca, Spain, 1913. Gregorio and León, employees on the estate of the village's mayor, a powerful landowner, are arrested and accused of the murder of José María el Cepa, a shepherd who mysteriously disappeared three years earlier.
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Is The Crime of Cuenca sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is The Crime of Cuenca scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Does The Crime of Cuenca end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is The Crime of Cuenca violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is The Crime of Cuenca easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
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Like The Crime of Cuenca
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Crime of Cuenca
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Like The Crime of Cuenca, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Crime of Cuenca, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Crime of Cuenca, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































