In Her Place

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In Her Place

PG-13

Released Oct 11, 2024

1h 29m

Crime

Drama

History

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Chile, 1955. When the popular writer María Carolina Geel kills her lover, the case captivates Mercedes, the shy secretary of the judge in charge of the case. After visiting the writer's apartment, Mercedes begins to question her life, identity, and the role of women in society as she finds an oasis of freedom in that home.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

This is a romanticized movie, but I rather enjoyed it. It looked like a film movie that was made in 1955.

Nov 4, 2024

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Guy Lodge

Variety

This is rich film fodder on its own, though framing it through the eyes of an imagined admirer never yields satisfying dramatic results: Mercedes functions more as a proxy for the filmmaker’s fascination than as a compelling character in her own right.

Oct 10, 2024

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

The movie subsides into a sentimental bittersweet sadness on the subject of the stylish murderer’s lawn looking greener than the one you’ve been tending

Rated: 2/5

Oct 7, 2024

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Karina Adelgaard

Womentainment

...it shines a spotlight on how things have changed. Yet also how much they’re still the same. It reminds us to never stop fighting – or we will be going back!

Rated: 4/5

Aug 11, 2025

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Nicolás Medina

Montevideo Portal / Latido Beat

Alberdi, with his experience in this field, understands that looking at the other is not an innocent act. It is an operation loaded with power and, in many cases, voyeurism. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 6/10

Feb 7, 2025

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Frank J. Avella

The Contending

...we get a slightly entertaining, tonally-odd pic where there are no real major stakes, but the message is one of female empowerment.

Rated: C+

Dec 19, 2024

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Claire M

I loved everything about this movie. The acting was understated and brilliant. The lead actress, Elisa Zulueta, was a revelation. I fell in love with the clothes she wore. So chic. I will probably watch it again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/25/25

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Angie G

A really interesting true story. An example of reality always outdoes the fiction. Brilliant acting, great ambience.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/27/24

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Pam M

This movie is a masterpiece. The music, the acting, set decoration and costume design, all perfecto! The yearning of the main character for the glamorous life that has evaded her, despite her brains and talent. It was spellbinding and reminded me of a wonderful short story by Jane Bowles about a woman who checked into a Manhattan hotel, just to be alone and drink cocoa.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/26/24

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Synopsis

Chile, 1955. When the popular writer María Carolina Geel kills her lover, the case captivates Mercedes, the shy secretary of the judge in charge of the case. After visiting the writer's apartment, Mercedes begins to question her life, identity, and the role of women in society as she finds an oasis of freedom in that home.

Director: Maite Alberdi
Producer: Juan de Dios Larraín, Pablo Larraín, Rocío Jadue
Screenwriter: Inés Bortagaray, Paloma Salas
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Fabula
Rating: PG-13 (Some Violence/Bloody Images|Smoking Throughout)
Genre: Crime, Drama, History
Original Language: Spanish
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 11, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 11, 2024
Runtime: 1h 29m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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