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Thesis (1996)

“My name is Ángela. They're going to kill me.”

7.5/10 · 980 votes 2h 5m ThrillerHorror

#9 of 95 films from 1996 #246 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Alejandro Amenábar · Written by Alejandro Amenábar, Mateo Gil

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Overview

While working on a thesis about audiovisual violence, film student Ángela finds a snuff video where a girl is tortured until death. Soon she discovers that she was a former student in her university, and that the authors of the video are not very far either.

Cast

Ana Torrentas Ángela
Fele Martínezas Chema
Eduardo Noriegaas Bosco
Xabier Elorriagaas Castro
Miguel Picazoas Figueroa
Nieves Herranzas Sena
Rosa Campilloas Yolanda
Paco Hernándezas Ángela's Father
Rosa Ávilaas Ángela's Mother
Teresa Castanedoas TV Presenter
José Miguel Caballeroas Video Library Concierge
Joserra Cadiñanosas Vigilant
Julio Vélezas Train Attendant
Pilar Ortegaas Sales Manager

Facts

Release dateApril 11, 1996
Runtime125 min (2h 5m) — longer as the 1996 average of 109 min
GenresThriller, Horror
Original titleTesis
LanguageES
Box office$2,647,055
IMDbtt0117883

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Questions

How long is Thesis?
Thesis runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Is Thesis worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 980 votes, which places it #9 of 95 films released in 1996 in this index (top 92%) and #246 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Thesis?
Thesis was directed by Alejandro Amenábar. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Others (2001), The Sea Inside (2004), Open Your Eyes (1997).
Who stars in Thesis?
Ana Torrent as Ángela; Fele Martínez as Chema; Eduardo Noriega as Bosco; Xabier Elorriaga as Castro; Miguel Picazo as Figueroa; Nieves Herranz as Sena.
Where can I watch the trailer for Thesis?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/54199.

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