Thesis 1996
7.4 / 10
Thesis
While doing a thesis about violence, Ángela finds a snuff video where a girl is tortured to death. Soon she discovers that the girl was a former student at her college...
While doing a thesis about violence, Ángela finds a snuff video where a girl is tortured to death. Soon she discovers that the girl was a former student at her college...
Videos & Photos
All 1 Videos & 12 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
... Ángela
... Chema
... Bosco
... Castro
... Figueroa
... Sena
User reviews
See All 1 Reviews05 Jan 2023 by Filipe Manuel Neto
**A hidden gem of Spanish cinema.** What would we do if, while preparing our doctoral or master's thesis, accidentally came across evidence of a murder? I bet with most people, the obvious thing would be to go straight to the police and hand the matter over to the professionals, right? This is not what Angela decides to do when, while preparing her thesis on violence in cinema, she comes across a “snuff” video, showing a student from her college being savagely murdered and chopped into pieces. A video that caused her thesis advisor's sudden death when he saw it. Despite the very low budget, the film is really very well-made, and a clear sign of the great capacity, talent and creativity of its director, Alejandro Amenábar, one of the best and most regular Spanish directors (regular in the quality of his work, because he is one of those who only make a movie occasionally). I don't know, but while watching the film, I got the feeling that the director drew inspiration from his own academic experience, especially when he studied at the Complutense University in Madrid. We don't have, in this film, easily recognizable actors, but it wasn't difficult for me, who saw most of the director's work, to recognize Eduardo Noriega's face, and to appreciate the actor's well-done job, in the role of a magnetic, charming and elusive student, who may very well be the great villain (or not, watch the movie). Ana Torrent also did a job well done, although not much was required of her. Fele Martínez was also pleasant, giving the character a welcome irreverence and a somewhat unpredictable way of acting. Xabier Elorriaga looks a lot like some idiot college professor, so I also think he did well in the role he was given. Being a low-cost film, with few resources, we don't have anything visually ostentatious here, nor great effects. The film was planned to be simple, and the production clearly worked with what they had at hand: the sets and costumes are quite uncharacteristic, but they are within what we expect to see, since filming was almost always done on location. I really have doubts if there was a place that we can call a “studio” in this production. The soundtrack relies on electronics and synthesizer, but it works well, and fits with the period in which the film was made. Simple, effective, with good dialogues, a good script, an excellent director and good actors: a hidden pearl.
Release Date:
Apr 11, 1996 (Spain)
Run Time:
2hr 5`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
Spanish
Production Countries:
Spain
Status:
Released
Plot Keywords:
Related Movies To
Thesis - Thesis
**A hidden gem of Spanish cinema.** What would we do if, while preparing our doctoral or master's thesis, accidentally came across evidence of a murder? I bet with most people, the obvious thing would be to go straight to the police and hand the matter over to the professionals, right? This is not what Angela decides to do when, while preparing her thesis on violence in cinema, she comes across a “snuff” video, showing a student from her college being savagely murdered and chopped into pieces. A video that caused her thesis advisor's sudden death when he saw it. Despite the very low budget, the film is really very well-made, and a clear sign of the great capacity, talent and creativity of its director, Alejandro Amenábar, one of the best and most regular Spanish directors (regular in the quality of his work, because he is one of those who only make a movie occasionally). I don't know, but while watching the film, I got the feeling that the director drew inspiration from his own academic experience, especially when he studied at the Complutense University in Madrid. We don't have, in this film, easily recognizable actors, but it wasn't difficult for me, who saw most of the director's work, to recognize Eduardo Noriega's face, and to appreciate the actor's well-done job, in the role of a magnetic, charming and elusive student, who may very well be the great villain (or not, watch the movie). Ana Torrent also did a job well done, although not much was required of her. Fele Martínez was also pleasant, giving the character a welcome irreverence and a somewhat unpredictable way of acting. Xabier Elorriaga looks a lot like some idiot college professor, so I also think he did well in the role he was given. Being a low-cost film, with few resources, we don't have anything visually ostentatious here, nor great effects. The film was planned to be simple, and the production clearly worked with what they had at hand: the sets and costumes are quite uncharacteristic, but they are within what we expect to see, since filming was almost always done on location. I really have doubts if there was a place that we can call a “studio” in this production. The soundtrack relies on electronics and synthesizer, but it works well, and fits with the period in which the film was made. Simple, effective, with good dialogues, a good script, an excellent director and good actors: a hidden pearl.
Cast & Crew of
Thesis - Thesis
Directors & Credit Writers
Cast
... Ángela
... Chema
... Bosco
... Castro
... Figueroa
... Sena
... Yolanda
... Ángela's Father
R�
Rosa Ávila... Ángela's Mother
... TV Presenter
... Video Library Concierge
... Vigilant
JV
Julio Vélez... Train Attendant
PO
Pilar Ortega... Sales Manager
... Vanessa
... Professor 1
... Professor 2
... Train Watchman
... Old Man
... (uncredited)
Produced By
... Producer
... Co-producer
... Executive Producer
Videos & Photos of
Thesis - Thesis
Videos ( 1)
Photos ( 12 )
Related Movies To
Thesis - Thesis
No salgas (2023)
0 /10
Struck by the tragic death of his father, Milagros, a young girl who studies drama, goes on a trip with her friends and her boyfriend, Juan Pablo, in search of calm and fun. Everything goes well until a group of masked strangers shows up.
Run Time: 1hr 20` . MMPA: . Release: 24 Nov 2023
Director: Luis Gómez , Gonzalo Giménez , Martín Delcasse
Producer: Emilio Gallardo Villarruel , Thiago Ventura , Martín Del Casse
Stars: Sofía Romano , Alan Yair , Galo Grasset , Melanie Castellini , Bruno Giacobbe , Bruno Giaccobe
Stream (2024)
0 /10
Craven, a streamer with thousands of followers on a live streaming platform, has prepared a very special stream for Halloween. What no one expects when reacting to a video of Pentagram, a group of young paranormal investigators, is that the live experience will turn into the worst night of their lives. And maybe... the last.
Run Time: 1hr 24` . MMPA: . Release: 06 Feb 2024
Director: Sergio Pereda
Producer:
Stars: Rodrigo Prieto , Cris Gallego , Miki Cidoncha , Jesus Ruiz , Mar P. Soler , David Para
Bukraken! (2023)
0 /10
In 2016, journalism student Susana Rojas disappeared without a trace while making a documentary for her end-of-career work. After several years, her project is finally uncovered.
Run Time: 1hr 10` . MMPA: . Release: 15 May 2023
Director: David Díaz
Producer:
Stars: Elyre Ross , Rubén Trujillo Yranzo , Dani Ultares , Ferran Arís , Carla Vigara , Shathu Entayla
Ánima (2023)
3.2 /10
Samuel is surprised by a subject identical to him and begins to discover that the world around him is controlled by someone superior.
Run Time: 1hr 29` . MMPA: . Release: 01 Sep 2023
Director: Alejandro G. Alegre
Producer:
Stars: Marcos Duarte , Isaac Perez Calzada , Blanca Ferreyra , Danae Luna , Jenny Stillman , Pablo Toledo
Mikaela (2025)
0 /10
During the eve of the 6th of January, a record-breaking snowstorm sweeps across Spain. In the midst of its chaos, a group of robbers seizes the opportunity to hijack an armoured van. A few meters away is Leo, a finished policeman who has nothing to lose. With the unexpected aid of a young woman, he will try to stop the band from running away with their loot.
Run Time: 1hr 30` . MMPA: . Release: 31 Jan 2025
Director: Daniel Calparsoro
Producer: Laura Castro Otero , Jorge Sánchez Gallo , Jaime Ortiz de Artiñano
Stars: Antonio Resines , Natalia Azahara , Adriana Torrebejano , Pavel Anton , Cristina Kovani , Oleg Kricunova
No Voltees (2024)
0 /10
When two siblings return to their childhood home, they are confronted by a violent, supernatural presence that dwells deep within their worst traumas.
Run Time: 1hr 35` . MMPA: . Release: 20 Sep 2024
Director: Santiago Ordoñez , Alejandro Hidalgo , Christian Orta
Producer: Lilia Scenna , Santiago López Rodríguez , Javi Barboza
Stars: Paulette Hernández , Alan Alarcón , Lucero Trejo , Pilar García Ayala
Wild Awakening (2016)
4.3 /10
Toni and Emma are brother and sister who owns a stable farm. Ramon and his son, Aaron works for them. Toni is openly gay and loves to party, Emma has a crush on Aaron who is a closeted gay who is afraid that his father might find out, but his father also has a secret.
Run Time: 1hr 45` . MMPA: . Release: 23 Oct 2016
Director: Joan Fermí Martí
Producer:
Stars: Fabián Castro , Julia Hernández , Richie Ormon , Christian Blanch , Jordi Pujol , Carlos Plaza
Sofia, the Possession (2024)
0 /10
My mother vanished inside the boarding school where she worked. Through a Ouija board, she told me to look for her. My name is Sofia. I'm 14 years old and I'm going to enroll at the boarding school to find the body of my mother.
Run Time: 1hr 21` . MMPA: . Release: 31 Oct 2024
Director: Guillermo Barreira Pérez
Producer:
Stars: Sara Jiménez , Ángela Arellano , Lara Boedo , Oti Manzano , Magdalena Brotto , Martina Pérez
Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End (2024)
0 /10
When a kind of rabies that transforms people into aggressive creatures spreads across the planet, Manel isolates himself at home with his cat, relying on his wits to survive; but soon they must go out in search of food, by land and by sea, dodging many dangers.
Run Time: 1hr 59` . MMPA: . Release: 04 Oct 2024
Director: Irene Reig Iglesias , Marieta Torrent , Carles Torrens
Producer: Ana Domínguez , Judith López , Israel Mendoza
Stars: Francisco Ortiz , José María Yázpik , Berta Vázquez , Marta Poveda , Iria del Río , Amalia Gómez
Untamed Royals (2024)
0 /10
A group of wealthy teenagers commit crimes that escalate from petty mischief to dangerous plots, causing chaotic consequences — but not for themselves.
Run Time: 1hr 39` . MMPA: R . Release: 27 Aug 2024
Director: Humberto Hinojosa , Magdalena Grili
Producer: Juan Antonio Muñoz Renteria , Rodrigo Trujillo , Víctor Albarrán
Stars: Alfonso Herrera , Ximena Lamadrid , Fernando Cattori , Juan Pablo Fuentes , Renata Manterola , Ana Wills
Perras (2011)
5.4 /10
Something terrible is happening in class 3A at Calmecatl Junior High. No one can leave the classroom until the guilty party is found. This is the device that gives us a glimpse of the ethics, games, esthetics and eroticism of these girl-women. It is not easy to say what the subject is, there are so many: the discovery of sexuality, discrimination, chance, drugs, maternity, traditions, betrayals, power, love. A mural of a complex reality from the point of view of twenty-something women in the skin of 14 to 15 year old girls.
Run Time: 1hr 40` . MMPA: . Release: 04 Mar 2011
Director: Guillermo Ríos
Producer: Tita Sanchez
Stars: Claudia Zepeda , Karen de la Hoya , Scarlet Dergal , Alenka Ríos , Steph Bumelcrownd , Andrea Pedrero
Párvulos: Children of the Apocalypse (2024)
0 /10
In a dystopian future ravaged by a viral apocalypse, three young brothers—Salvador, Oliver, and Benjamin—find themselves isolated in a remote cabin deep within the woods. As they navigate this desolate world, they harbor a dark and disturbing secret in their basement, a presence they must feed to ensure their own survival.
Run Time: 2hr . MMPA: NR / NC-17 . Release: 18 Oct 2024
Director: Isaac Ezban
Producer: David Bond , Francisco Sánchez Solís , Eduardo Lecuona
Stars: Noé Hernández , Carla Adell , Juan Carlos Remolina , Mateo Ortega Casillas , Horacio F. Lazo , Leonardo Cervantes