# The Boss: Anatomy of a Crime (2014)

> A poor butcher trapped in an abusive labor system confronts the devastating consequences of his employer’s cruelty.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/196079

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Director: Sebastián Schindel
- Cast: Joaquín Furriel, Luis Ziembrowski, Guillermo Pfening, Mónica Lairana, Germán de Silva, Victoria Raposo, Andrea Garrote
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3854234/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: harrowing, oppressive, melancholic, serious movie night, social justice cinema viewing

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of survival and exploitation in the meat industry.

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