Based on the Mario Mendoza's book and inspired by true events, tells three interconnected stories happening in the eve of the infamous Pozzetto Massacre.
Need some help finding the best things to watch on Netflix? Let our editors help you find what's trending and what's worth your time.
Doctors Jo Wilson, April Kepner, and Andrew DeLuca share the episodes they think are essential to understanding their characters.
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: Satanás (2007)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
3 wins & 4 nominations.
See more awards »
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
 |
Marcela Valencia | ... | Alicia |
|
|
Blas Jaramillo | ... | Padre Ernesto |
|
|
Lucia Rengifo | ... | Señora del Barrio (as Lucía Rengifo) |
|
|
Isabel Gaona | ... | Irene |
| Damián Alcázar | ... | Eliseo | |
|
|
Teresa Gutiérrez | ... | Doña Blanca |
|
|
Clara Samper | ... | Librera |
| María Cecilia Sánchez | ... | Chica Librería | |
|
|
Hernán Méndez | ... | Ajedrecista |
| Marcela Mar | ... | Paola | |
|
|
Carlos Alberto Jiménez | ... | Carnicero |
|
|
Inés Correa | ... | Hierbera |
| Andrés Parra | ... | Pablo | |
|
|
Diego Vásquez | ... | Alberto |
|
|
Alejandro Sepulveda | ... | Guardia Celda (as Alejandro Sepúlveda) |
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
Storyline
Three parallel stories that occur in the eve of the infamous Pozzetto Massacre, involving a femme-fatal that cons on rich men, a priest who's in love with his housekeeper and a tired-of-life veteran of war who has become a teacher and desires one of his female students. Three characters looking for love, redemption and second chances in a world reigned by their own fears, temptations, passions and pains, which will end up in a trigger effect of tragic events. Written by ivanreina
Taglines:
¿Crees en el dolor, en el perdón, en el destino? No importa en qué creas. Terminarás enfrentándolo (Do you believe in pain, in forgiveness, in fate? No matter what you believe in. You'll end up facing it)Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong violence including a brutal rape, sexuality, nudity and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
View content advisory »
Edit
Written by Mateo de los Rios
Performed by Mateo de los Rios
Produced by Mateo de los Rios
See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
Andrés Baiz stated that he wrote 8 different cinematographic versions of Mario Mendoza's book and kept writing during filming. See more »Soundtracks
ProfundoWritten by Mateo de los Rios
Performed by Mateo de los Rios
Produced by Mateo de los Rios
See more »
Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
Edit
Edit
See more on IMDbPro »
See full technical specs »
Details
Language:
SpanishRelease Date:
1 June 2007 (Colombia) See more »Also Known As:
Satan See more »Filming Locations:
Bogotá, ColombiaEdit
Box Office
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$182,088Company Credits
Show more on
IMDbPro »
I just saw the world premier last night at the Miami International Film Festival with my wife. From the opening scene, I had the feeling that things were only going to get worse. This is the story of several people in Bogota, Columbia, set in the mid-1980's. It follows each of them into what I can only describe as a descent into hell, climaxing in a convergence of their worlds with an ending that will stay with viewer for a long time.
This film has a sense of realism that reminds me of other films such as Amores Perros and City of God (Cidade de Deus). There are some very graphic scenes of violence and there may be some who are offended, as it decidedly breaks many taboos. The name is Satanás, meaning Satan, so do not delude yourself into thinking there are any high or happy moments. The tagline reads 'Every city has its demons'; believe it.
In spite of it's dark subject matter, the film is still very effective. There are some weaknesses, mostly from a technical standpoint, but the story is strong enough to make up for these. The other weakness is that the film rambles on for a while, so the viewer is not quite sure where the story is going, or even if it is going to end abruptly. But the director and writer had a purpose, and that is to bring us to the end. The climax brings everything into strong focus, and you see that the rambling is, in effect, the build-up.
I believe this film has universal appeal. This film could have been shot in any major city in the world. In fact, the director did such a good job in filming this, that I forgot where the movie was taking place. I gave it the highest vote in the audience award, and this film deserves to win it.