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The Aura

Original title: El aura
  • 20052005
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 2h 14m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
14K
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El aura (2005)
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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller

A deluded taxidermist plans the perfect crime.A deluded taxidermist plans the perfect crime.A deluded taxidermist plans the perfect crime.

IMDb RATING
7.2/10
14K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Fabián Bielinsky
  • Writers
    • Fabián Bielinsky
    • Pablo De Santis(collaborating writer)
  • Stars
    • Ricardo Darín
    • Manuel Rodal
    • Dolores Fonzi
Top credits
  • Director
    • Fabián Bielinsky
  • Writers
    • Fabián Bielinsky
    • Pablo De Santis(collaborating writer)
  • Stars
    • Ricardo Darín
    • Manuel Rodal
    • Dolores Fonzi
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 50User reviews
    • 65Critic reviews
    • 78Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 11 wins & 7 nominations

    Videos1

    The Aura
    Trailer 1:46
    The Aura

    Photos16

    El aura (2005)
    Ricardo Darín in El aura (2005)
    Ricardo Darín in El aura (2005)
    Ricardo Darín in El aura (2005)
    Fabián Bielinsky and Ricardo Darín in El aura (2005)
    Alejandro Awada and Ricardo Darín in El aura (2005)
    Ricardo Darín in El aura (2005)
    Dolores Fonzi in El aura (2005)
    Pablo Cedrón, Ricardo Darín, and Walter Reyno in El aura (2005)
    Fabián Bielinsky at an event for El aura (2005)
    Fabián Bielinsky at an event for El aura (2005)
    El aura (2005)

    Top cast

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    Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín
    • Esteban Espinosa, the taxidermistas Esteban Espinosa, the taxidermist
    Manuel Rodal
    • Carlos Dietrichas Carlos Dietrich
    Dolores Fonzi
    Dolores Fonzi
    • Diana Dietrichas Diana Dietrich
    Pablo Cedrón
    • Sosaas Sosa
    Nahuel Pérez Biscayart
    Nahuel Pérez Biscayart
    • Julioas Julio
    Jorge D'Elía
    Jorge D'Elía
    • Urienas Urien
    Alejandro Awada
    Alejandro Awada
    • Sontagas Sontag
    Rafa Castejón
    • Vegaas Vega
    Walter Reyno
    • Monteroas Montero
    Alejandro Gancé
    Daniel Alejandro Ovando
    Guido D'Albo
    • Hotel administratoras Hotel administrator
    Daniel Delevin
    Daniel Delevin
    Eva
    • The dogas The dog
    Carlos Falcone
    • Delincuente museoas Delincuente museo
    Claudio Rissi
    Claudio Rissi
    • Vegaas Vega
    • (voice)
    Tatiana Saphir
    • Prostituteas Prostitute
    Victoria Vescio
    • Vanina, the prostitue's daughteras Vanina, the prostitue's daughter
    • Director
      • Fabián Bielinsky
    • Writers
      • Fabián Bielinsky
      • Pablo De Santis(collaborating writer)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    In Buenos Aires, the epileptic taxidermist Esteban Espinosa is a painstaking man that likes to plot the perfect heist. When his wife leaves him, he accepts the invitation of his friend Sontag to hunt in a forest. They rent a cabin owned by Diana Dietrich and her husband Carlos Dietrich but soon they have an argument and Sontag returns to Buenos Aires. Esteban stays alone and while hunting a deer, he accidentally kills Dietrich near a shed. Esteban opens the shed and finds a plan for the heist of an armored truck. When he returns to the cabin, he stumbles with the criminals Sosa and Montero that are seeking out Dietrich. Now Esteban has the chance to execute the perfect crime he has dreamt on. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • taxidermist
    • hunting trip
    • hunting
    • casino
    • robbery
    • 17 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Fabián Bielinsky's last movie.
    • Quotes

      Sontag: You're really going to kill a deer? You've got to have a lot of balls to do that, you know?

      Esteban Espinosa, the taxidermist: What kind of balls? The same kind you need to beat the shit out of your wife... and ruin her life?

    • Soundtracks
      Presto
      from "Concerto alla rustica"

      Composed by Antonio Vivaldi

    User reviews50

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    First Class Film Noir.
    This is another magnificent movie delivered by director Fabián Belinsky. I found the script captivating enough as to keep me tied to my seat from start to end. But besides, there's another goodie within El Aura, which is the photographic quality together with a pace that without being much too fast, remains still along the whole film -no decay at all-, making it a delight for purists and good quality cinema lovers. I found a couple of minor flaws which stand for the 9 instead of a 10, but they are indeed so minor that they can be perfectly overlooked. Moreover, Oscar Awards nomination should follow, as El Aura has absolutely nothing to envy from the very best Hollywood products. Indeed, film noir as good as it can be. Can't miss it.
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    17
    • bicgus1
    • Sep 23, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 15, 2005 (Argentina)
    • Countries of origin
      • Argentina
      • Spain
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Buena Vista (Argentina)
      • Metropolitan Films (France)
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Аура
    • Filming locations
      • Bariloche, Argentina
    • Production companies
      • Aura Films
      • Canal+ España
      • Davis-Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $58,804
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,601
      • Nov 19, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,805,261
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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