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Killing Jesus

2017 1h 40m ES
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6.8
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★6.8TMDB · 33
CrimeDrama
Synopsis
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Paula, a young art student, witnesses the assassination of her father, a university professor. Frustrated by the local police she starts to investigate the murder herself. Driven by anger, frustration and sorrow, she commits fearless acts that put her and her family at risk.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Laura Mora
Writers
Laura Mora, Alonso Torres
Languages
Spanish
Countries
Argentina, Colombia

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Argentina, Colombia.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Laura Mora, shot by James L. Brown. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Sebastián Escofet. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Leandro Aste shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Natasha Jaramillo and Giovanny Rodríguez and Camilo Escobar carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt7272242 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Laura Mora directs. James L. Brown behind the camera. Sebastián Escofet scores. Leandro Aste cuts. Produced in Argentina, Colombia. Dialogue in Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released 9 years ago.
  • 2International production across 2 countries: Argentina, Colombia.
  • 3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 4Directed by Laura Mora, shot by James L. Brown. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Original score by Sebastián Escofet. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 6Editor Leandro Aste shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 7Natasha Jaramillo and Giovanny Rodríguez and Camilo Escobar carry the top of the cast.
  • 8IMDB entry: tt7272242 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 9Only 33 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
James L. Brown
Original score
Sebastián Escofet
Editing
Leandro Aste
Runtime
100 min · 1h 40m
Status
Released
Original language
ES

Also by

Laura Mora

Production companies

Who made it

  • 64A Films

    64A Films

    CO

  • Dago García Producciones

    Dago García Producciones

    CO

Key crew

  • EditorLeandro Aste

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • assassination
  • photography
  • murder
  • motorcycle
  • woman director

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical2017-10-16· Chicago International Film Festival

Also known as

International titles

  • Zabic JesusaPL

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