Death and the Maiden
dir. Roman Polanski
74
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A political activist is convinced that her guest is a man who once tortured her for the government.
Critics consensus
With its claustrophobic setting heightening the tension and seasoned stars doing excellent work, Death and the Maiden is prime Polanski.
Directed byRoman Polanski
StarringSigourney Weaver, Ben Kingsley, Stuart Wilson, Krystia Mova, Jonathan Vega, Rodolphe Vega
Written byAriel Dorfman, Rafael Yglesias
CinematographyTonino Delli Colli
EditingHervé de Luze
MusicWojciech Kilar
Death and the Maiden
1994 · R · 1h 43m
Drama, Thriller
A political activist is convinced that her guest is a man who once tortured her for the government.
Our Verdict
74
Critics Consensus
With its claustrophobic setting heightening the tension and seasoned stars doing excellent work, Death and the Maiden is prime Polanski.
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