Placer y martirio (2015)

"Placer y martirio" (2015), directed by José Celestino Campusano, is an Argentine drama film that explores themes of desire, manipulation, and the complexities of a seemingly perfect life unraveling.


The film follows Delfina, a well-off 45-year-old woman with a comfortable life alongside her faithful husband and teenage daughter. Her life takes a dark turn after she meets Kamil, a supposed high-ranking businessman introduced through an intimate friend. What starts as an affair quickly spirals into a manipulative relationship where Delfina's life begins to fall apart. The narrative delves into themes of obsession, degradation, and the dark side of desire.

Natacha Méndez delivers a compelling performance as Delfina, capturing the character's descent from contentment to despair with nuance. Rodolfo Ávalos as Kamil embodies the manipulative lover with a chilling effectiveness, while the supporting cast, including Paula Napolitano, Aldana Carretino, and Juan Bautista Carreras, adds depth to the narrative's exploration of social and familial interactions.