El patrón, radiografía de un crimen

"Until when is it possible to exploit a man?"

Feb 26 2015 N/A 1h 30m
Crime, Drama

This incredibly disturbing story follows the exploitation of an apprentice butcher, Hermógenes, and his trial after he murders his boss in broad daylight. Hermógenes, a farmhand from northern Argentina, relocates to Buenos Aires in search of a better life for himself and his young wife, but soon finds himself at the mercy of a corrupt boss. The film is based on a thorough investigation of a real event that happened in Buenos Aires 10 years ago. Almost every scene in the film is inspired by real facts or based on well documented daily practices of the “meat business” and its environment. Both a shocking exposé of unscrupulous practices in the meat industry and a heart-wrenching personal story, El Patrón became one of the most successful Argentine films of 2014.

Plot

A humble illiterate man from a poor village finds a job as a butcher in Buenos Aires. His boss, a sinister character, introduces him to the meat business while subjecting him, by means of pressure and extortion, to slavery. The boss's overwhelming cruelty will inevitably lead to tragedy. Based on a true story.

Written by

Nicolás Batlle, Pablo Del Teso, Elías Neuman

Directed by

Sebastián Schindel

Cast

Guillermo Pfening, Andrea Garrote, Joaquín Furriel

Crew

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Production Countries

Argentina, Venezuela

Production Companies

Cooperativa Estrella Films, Magoya Films

Languages

Español

Awards

14 wins & 14 nominations

Trailers
EL PATRÓN, RADIOGRAFÍA DE UN CRIMEN - Trailer Oficial
Scores
# of Votes
2,743
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
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