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In the Arms of an Assassin (2019) poster

In the Arms of an Assassin

dir. Matías Moltrasio · 2019

The struggle for freedom often leads to unexpected connections that challenge our understanding of morality and love.

Feature
Moral Ambiguity
Mood
Romantic / Tense
Look
lush cinematography highlighting contrasting light and shadow
Structure
character-driven with intertwining backstories and present dangers
Plot

Victor (William Levy) is one of the world’s most handsome men, but he has a deep secret – he is a cold blooded assassin. Smooth talking and seductive, Victor was raised to do one thing only, which is to kill for money. When he is sent to the home of a brutal drug lord to collect payment for his most recent hit, he encounters the beautiful Sarai (Alicia Sanz), who has been forced to spend the last 9 years of her life with the drug lord.

Why watch

"In the Arms of an Assassin" weaves a seductive tale of forbidden love where a cold-blooded assassin finds himself ensnared by the beauty of his captive, challenging the boundaries of desire and morality. This film is a visually lush exploration of love amid violence and the complexities of the human heart.

Cultural context
exploration of toxic masculinitycommentary on power dynamics in relationshipscritique of organized crimerepresentation of Latinx narratives

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