---
title: "Thesis"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/thesis-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 9299
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 125
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Thesis (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/thesis-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Thesis is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Horror, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Las Producciones del Escorpión. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A film student researching audiovisual violence uncovers a real snuff video on campus."

### Why Watch
- engaging mystery
- tense atmosphere

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains disturbing themes
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains mature themes regarding violence and torture.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: thriller, horror, suspense, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alejandro Amenábar
- **Networks / Studios**: Las Producciones del Escorpión

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ana Torrent** as *Ángela*
- **Fele Martínez** as *Chema*
- **Eduardo Noriega** as *Bosco*
- **Xabier Elorriaga** as *Castro*
- **Miguel Picazo** as *Figueroa*
- **Nieves Herranz** as *Sena*
- **Rosa Campillo** as *Yolanda*
- **Paco Hernández** as *Ángela's Father*
- **Rosa Ávila** as *Ángela's Mother*
- **Teresa Castanedo** as *TV Presenter*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the movie about?
A film student investigates audiovisual violence for her thesis and finds a real snuff video.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is a film student named Ángela.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 1996.

### Q: What genre is the film?
The film is categorized as horror and thriller.

### Q: Who made the video Ángela finds?
The video features a former student, and the authors are close by at her university.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Thesis — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/9299)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*