Jackal of Nahueltoro

Overview

Set against the backdrop of a contentious 1960s debate on capital punishment in Chile, this experimental social drama explores the harrowing story of an illiterate peasant. In a moment of intoxicated rage, he commits an unthinkable act by murdering his partner and her five children. The narrative delves into the complexities of guilt, societal judgment, and the implications of justice as it follows his life leading up to this tragic event. The film challenges viewers to confront the moral questions surrounding crime and punishment in a deeply flawed system.