Rodrigo Bellott really shows his talent as a filmmaker and artist in this film Perfidia ("Perfidy") of 2009. This is a decidedly cerebral film, an intellectual's delight and it's ideal for those who enjoy challenges trying to figure it all out. Many clues are subtle and the film may have to be watched more than once to catch many of them which hint at the mystery about what on earth is going on. Stunning ending too. Really brilliant! The plot lacked speed however: a great deal of time was spent in one spot, but after finding out more about the protagonist Gustavo, splendidly portrayed by Gonzalo Valenzuela, and what he might be up to, it makes sense that the drama did not stray far its location.
There are other characters in this dark story who play a vital role in the plot, but they are seemingly peripheral in the presentation; this is really an analysis of the psyche and heart of one individual, Gus. Ironically, even when it becomes clear that a crime is in the making, the director forces the watcher to see things from a criminal's vantage point, feel his pain, and desire a good resolution for him.
There are other characters in this dark story who play a vital role in the plot, but they are seemingly peripheral in the presentation; this is really an analysis of the psyche and heart of one individual, Gus. Ironically, even when it becomes clear that a crime is in the making, the director forces the watcher to see things from a criminal's vantage point, feel his pain, and desire a good resolution for him.