Review of Betibú

Betibú (2014)
6/10
Nice thriller co-produced by Argentina/Spain with suspense , intrigue and plot twists
8 January 2021
A day like any other , at a luxurious suburban neighborhood , a wealthy man named Pedro Chazarreta is found murdered . But previously this powerful businessman was the prime suspect of having killed his wife . The editor of the most known newspaper of Argentina , Jose Coronado, assigns the known novelist and retired journalist Nurit Iscar ,alias Betibu : Mercedes Moran to investigate and to write about it . She along with other two journalists : Daniel Faraldo , Alberto Ammann investigate the strange deeds and discover terrible happenings with unexpected consequences . The Crime Was Just The Beginning ! .

Crime thriler with plenty of intrigue , suspenseful and red herrings . A nice thriller based on the homonymous novel by Claudia Piñeiro with script by director himself Miguel Cohen and his sister Ana Cohen . This intriguing fim mingles corruption, murders and journalistic investigation . Stars Mercedes Moran who outstands giving an excelent acting as well as Daniel Fanego and Alberto Amman . This trio of protagonists are well accompanied by a fine support cast , such as: Norman Briski , Marina Bellati and Jose Coronado.

The picture was well and professionally directed by Miguel Cohen . This is his second film after "Sin Retorno" also co-written by his sister Ana Cohen . It won several prizes, such as : winner Award of the Argentinean Academy , Best screenplay : Ana Cohen, Miguel Cohan , Best Film , Best Director , Best actor : Daniel Fanego, Best Actress : Mercedes Moran , Best Supporting Actress : Carola Reyna , Best Music : Federico Jusid and Best Sound . As well as Argentinean Film Critics Association Awards 2015 Winner, Best Screenplay Adapted and Nominee : Best actress Mercedes Moran , Best Supporting actor : Daniel Fanego and Best Editing .
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