The Delinquents
The Delinquents

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The Delinquents

2023
Movie
190 min
Spanish

Morán works as a clerk in a bank in Buenos Aires. He is as good as invisible to his colleagues. Over dinner with his colleague Román, Morán tells him that he stole exactly $650,000, which is exactly double what he would have made until his retirement. He plans to turn himself in, but not before offering Román to split the money if agrees to hide it for the duration of his incarceration.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic79/100
Google Users85%
Director: Rodrigo MorenoGenres: Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Set in Argentina, this film follows the story of a bank employee who conspires with a colleague to steal money and escape to Paraguay. However, their plan unravels, leading to unexpected consequences and a complex exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the search for freedom.

Critical Reception

The Delinquents received critical acclaim, particularly for its intricate narrative, stylish direction, and compelling performances. Critics praised its unique blend of heist thriller and character study, often highlighting its contemplative pacing and ambiguous ending.

What Reviewers Say

  • A masterfully crafted crime drama with a unique narrative structure.

  • Praised for its stylish direction and sophisticated exploration of freedom and consequence.

  • The film's deliberate pacing and ambiguous ending were noted as thought-provoking.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's originality and thought-provoking themes, though some found the pacing slow. The performances and unique storytelling were frequently highlighted as strengths.

Awards & Accolades

Screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, earning positive attention.

Fun Fact

Director Rodrigo Moreno was inspired by the novel 'The Delinquents' by Daniel Guebel, but he significantly adapted the story for his cinematic vision.

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badelf

badelf

(long, maybe spoilers) What does freedom cost when you're trapped in the concrete jungle of late capitalism, shuffling papers in a bank while others profit from your labor? Rodrigo Moreno's Los Delincuentes poses this question through what...

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

"Morán" (Daniel Elías) concludes that his dreary drudge at the bank over the next 25 years is only going to earn him $325k so rather than slug it out, he decides to pinch double that then ask his unwitting colleague "Román" (Esteban Bigliar...

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