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The Eyes of the Scissors

1995Movie1 h 50 min

Drama
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about politics and history, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

A killer of ideas

Close-up on a man who censored films during the last military dictatorship in Argentina, slightly inspired by the infamous Miguel Paulino Tato.

Feels like

  • Censorship Drama
  • Argentine Dictatorship Era
  • Showbiz Satire
  • Psychological Tension
  • Meta-Cinematic Commentary
  • Tragicomedy of Survival
  • Bureaucratic Absurdity
  • Historical Biopic
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Art vs. State Conflict

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Eduardo Calcagno
Written by
Alan Pauls
Produced by
Eduardo Calcagno
Music by
Luis María Serra

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 12, 1995 · 1 h 50 min · Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 12, 1995
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Argentina

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Eyes of the Scissors worth watching?"

Questions about The Eyes of the Scissors

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Eyes of the Scissors worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.1).

Is The Eyes of the Scissors plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The Eyes of the Scissors?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The Eyes of the Scissors in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.