À sa place – Maite Alberdi’s true-life drama on Netflix

After Oscar nominations for her documentaries The eternal memory And The Agent Topo, Maite Alberdi returns with a moving drama, In his placeinspired by true events. The film, available on Netflix out of October 11, 2024is set in Chile in the 1950s, at the centre of a criminal case that shook the country. The plot follows the controversial writer Maria Carolina Geelplayed by Francisca Lewinand her cold-blooded murder, which Mercedes, a shy paralegal played by Elisa Zulueta. This story deals with social and personal dilemmas and examines the role of women in a society still dominated by conservatism.

In 1955, the famous writer María Carolina Geel shot her lover in the Hotel Crillón in Santiago. The crime shocked the entire nation. Mercedes, a young and discreet legal assistant on the team of the judge in charge of the case, is immediately fascinated by the personality and story of the writer. When she is sent to inspect Geel's apartment, Mercedes is irresistibly drawn to the mystery surrounding the author. As she delves into the life of this complex woman, she begins to question her own path, her identity and the status of women in a patriarchal society. Gradually, the line between fascination and obsession becomes blurred, which shakes Mercedes to the core.

In his place will be fans of Psychodramas and crime stories based on true events. Viewers who are interested in introspective narratives and films that deal with issues of female emancipation, such as The women from the 6th floor or Carolwill certainly appreciate this examination of gender roles in Chile in the 1950s. What distinguishes this film is the finesse of the Maite AlberdiDirected by , which turns a simple murder case into a questioning of female identities in a rigid social context. The unexpected relationship between two very different women, the daring murderer and the shy paralegal, creates a captivating dynamic that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

With In his placeMaite Alberdi offers a drama that promises to be both intense and nuanced, exploring a pivotal moment in Chilean history while also addressing universal themes such as the role of women and personal identity. Featuring performances by Elisa Zulueta and Francisca Lewin, this film promises to captivate a wide audience on Netflix starting October 11, 2024. Fans of Psychodramas and stories based on true events should not miss this unique work.

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