
Rosario Tijeras (2005)
Release Year: 2005
Nation: Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Spain
Alternative Title: Росарио Тихерас, Rosario - Die eiskalte Killerin, Rosario, Росарио-ножницы
Director: Emilio Maillé
Writer: Marcelo Figueras
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Dulce Compania, FIDECINE, Ibermedia, Maestranza Films, Moonshot Pictures, Rio Negro
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: medellín, colombia, rape, socially deprived family
Story
Rosario Tijeras, a woman who has suffered abuse throughout her life, including by her stepfather, becomes an assassin targeting men for hire. In Medellín, Colombia in 1989, she meets Emilio, a wealthy womanizer, and his best friend Antonio at a nightclub. She begins a sexual relationship with Emilio while growing close to Antonio, who develops feelings for her. Throughout this time, Rosario's past as an abused woman continues to haunt her.
Summary
Rosario Tijeras is a drama centered around its titular character, a socially deprived woman from Medellín, Colombia who becomes a paid assassin seducing men before killing them. Directed by Emilio Maillé in 2005, the film explores Rosario's troubled past and present, touching on themes of abuse, redemption, and complex relationships. Set against the backdrop of Colombia's violent history, the movie intertwines Rosario's personal story with broader socio-political issues.