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The Defendant

Silvia, a single mother and a lawyer, is implicated in a corruption scandal. But in addition to trouble at work, she is also facing a more crippling problem: her mother’s cancer has returned. While she is forced to face up to her mother’s inconceivable yet inescapable death, Silvia embarks on a love story, her first in many years.

Top Cast

  • Carolina Sanin

    Carolina Sanin

    Silvia

  • Leticia Gómez

    Leticia Gómez

    Leticia

  • Antonio R. Martínez

    Antonio R. Martínez

    Antonio

  • Alejandra Sarria

    Alejandra Sarria

  • Vladimir Durán

    Vladimir Durán

Overview

Silvia, a single mother and a lawyer, is implicated in a corruption scandal. But in addition to trouble at work, she is also facing a more crippling problem: her mother’s cancer has returned. While she is forced to face up to her mother’s inconceivable yet inescapable death, Silvia embarks on a love story, her first in many years.

Rating

5.7 / 10
12 Reviews
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2 Reviews

  • Simon Foster
    Simon Foster
    May 15, 2019

    "It is a beautiful, universal, heartbreaking observation from a filmmaker fully invested in his story and characters..." Read the full review here: http://screen-space.squarespace.com/reviews/2019/5/15/litigante-the-defendant.html

  • SWITCH.
    SWITCH.
    9 Jul 23, 2020

    This is writer and director Franco Lolli's second feature film after 'Rodri', and it debuted opening at the Cannes Critics Week in 2019. I really hope 'Litigante' finds its audience, because there is so much to love about this picture. This is an authentic and tender exploration of a family, bookended with delicate - and seemingly organic - family moments. It will leave you smiling, reflective, teary, and hopefully above all else, inspired. - Joel Kalkopf Read Joel's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-litigante-an-authentic-and-tender-character-piece

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