Inside the Mind of a Psychopath

The film moves non-linearly between the present confinement and the protagonist's troubled past, spanning childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. It traces how abuse and crime accumulate over time, then loops back to the prison cell. This structure uses memory and time shifts to explore how the past shapes present actions.

Santiago's crowded, lower-income neighborhoods form the backdrop for the protagonist's early life and criminal rise. The setting expands to Colina, where the prison becomes a stark, monitored space. The urban landscape exposes social disparity and the cycles of violence that propel the story forward.

🔪 Violence

Violence drives the narrative, escalating from abuse to burglary, sexual violence, murder, and cannibalism. The film presents violence as both a personal compulsion and a consequence of the environments surrounding the character. It shows how violent acts ripple outward, traumatizing partners, families, and bystanders. The pattern raises questions about redemption and the limits of punishment.

🧠 Memory

Memory and trauma recur through drawings, clippings, and flashbacks that line the walls of confinement. The non-linear structure reveals causes behind the crimes and how past experiences shape present impulses. Memory acts as both a record and a trap, guiding decisions and reactions.

📰 Media & Justice

A journalist and courtroom scenes frame the events, inviting reflections on notoriety, accountability, and the media's role in shaping perception. The film contrasts sensational coverage with the grim reality of violence and punishment. It questions whether public attention can obscure responsibility or influence the pursuit of justice.