Blinded

Blinded

1997 · 92 min · ★ 4.6 · Thriller, Drama

Featuring plenty of two-fisted action with romantic and political overtones, this intelligent thriller from Spanish director Daniel Calparsoro is set in the Basque region of northernmost Spain and centers on the clash between two Basque terrorists whose relationship becomes strained when the female starts refusing to kill their enemies. Unfortunately, for someone like her, leaving terrorism can be as dangerous as remaining in the fray.

Directed by Daniel Calparsoro · Written by Daniel Calparsoro

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