: Critics at DMovies noted that the film avoids illustrating the violence, instead using vivid narration that is "anti-erotic and harrowing," making for a deeply uncomfortable but impactful watch. Technical Context Submission by Leonardo Antonio (2020) | Film Review
: Lead actress Iolanda Laranjeiro receives significant praise for her "solid and fragile" portrayal of Lúcia. Reviewers on Letterboxd have called her performance "showstopping" and "emotionally resonant". Submission.2020.MULTi.720p.HMAX.WEB-DL.H264.DD5...
Critics and audiences highlight the film's intense, claustrophobic atmosphere and its focus on the "anatomy of a rape" through legal proceedings. : Critics at DMovies noted that the film
The story follows (Iolanda Laranjeiro), a woman who takes the difficult and unconventional step of pressing rape charges against her own husband, Miguel. The case is complicated by high-stakes family dynamics: Miguel is the son of the State’s Vice Attorney, turning Lúcia’s pursuit of justice into a battle against a powerful, patriarchal legal system. Critical Reception Critical Reception : The film is heavily dialogue-driven,
: The film is heavily dialogue-driven, with much of the runtime set in closed court sessions or interrogation rooms. Some viewers found this approach "gripping" and "finely-crafted", while others felt it occasionally dipped into "soap opera" melodrama or felt a bit "raw" and "static".