Thesis
Tesis
“My name is Ángela. They're going to kill me.”
Synopsis
While working on a thesis about audiovisual violence, film student Ángela finds a snuff video where a girl is tortured until death. Soon she discovers that she was a former student in her university, and that the authors of the video are not very far either.
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"Thesis" Trailer - a.k.a. "Tesis"
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-09-21
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Ana Torrent
Ángela
Fele Martínez
Chema
Eduardo Noriega
Bosco
Xabier Elorriaga
Castro
Miguel Picazo
Figueroa
Nieves Herranz
Sena
Rosa Campillo
Yolanda
Paco Hernández
Ángela's Father
Rosa Ávila
Ángela's Mother
Teresa Castanedo
TV Presenter
José Miguel Caballero
Video Library Concierge
Joserra Cadiñanos
Vigilant
Julio Vélez
Train Attendant
Pilar Ortega
Sales Manager
Olga Margallo
Vanessa
José Luis Cuerda
Professor 1
Emiliano Otegui
Professor 2
Walter Prieto
Train Watchman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sombra - Festival de Cine Fantástico Europeo
Festival / Special Debut
April 22, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alejandro Amenábar
- Screenplay & Story
- Alejandro Amenábar
- Original Score
- Alejandro Amenábar
- Original Title
- Tesis
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.6M
- Production Studios
- Las Producciones del Escorpión
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alejandro Amenábar
Alejandro Amenábar, Mateo Gil
Alejandro Amenábar
Hans Burmann
María Elena Sáinz de Rozas
José Luis Cuerda, Emiliano Otegui
Department Leadership Roster
Alejandro Amenábar
Screenplay
Alejandro Amenábar
Original Music Composer
María Elena Sáinz de Rozas
Editor
Hans Burmann
Director of Photography
Alejandro Amenábar
Director
José Luis Cuerda
Producer
Ana Cuerda
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thesis
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What is Thesis about?
While working on a thesis about audiovisual violence, film student Ángela finds a snuff video where a girl is tortured until death. Soon she discovers that she was a former student in her university, and that the authors of the video are not very far either.
Who directed Thesis?
Thesis was directed by Alejandro Amenábar.
Who stars in Thesis?
The principal cast of Thesis includes Ana Torrent, Fele Martínez, Eduardo Noriega, Xabier Elorriaga, Miguel Picazo.
When was Thesis released and how long is it?
Thesis was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
How much did Thesis make at the box office?
Thesis grossed $2.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Thesis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thesis was composed by Alejandro Amenábar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thesis?
Thesis holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).