Death and the Maiden Quotes

  • Dr. Roberto Miranda: How can I confess to something I haven't done?

  • Gerardo Escobar: In a democracy, the midnight knock on the door can be friendly.

  • [first lines]

    Gerardo Escobar: Are you quite sure you won't come in?

    Dr. Roberto Miranda: No thanks, just want to get home after that.

    Gerardo Escobar: Yeah, me too. Look, I'm really sorry for all the trouble I put you to.

    Dr. Roberto Miranda: Yeah, no problem.

    Gerardo Escobar: Well if I can't persuade you, why don't you come over some time. Thanks again, goodbye.

    Gerardo Escobar: [returning again to the car] Ah, you now it's crazy, I never introduced myself. Gerardo Escobar.

    Dr. Roberto Miranda: Dr. Roberto Miranda.

    Gerardo Escobar: It's very nice to meet you. If you're ever passing...

    Dr. Roberto Miranda: Escobar? The lawyer?

    Gerardo Escobar: Yeah, that's right.

  • Gerardo Escobar: Just give me time. Give us time. I promise you, I'll *get* them for you. I'll bring you justice instead of a flat tire.

  • Dr. Roberto Miranda: It must be some kids out for a joyride.

    Gerardo Escobar: No, this time I really do have something to apologize for. My wife took your car.

    Dr. Roberto Miranda: She went out for a tire?

  • Paulina Escobar: It's a miracle. He's delivered himself. Like a fantastic surprise Christmas present, left at the door.

  • Gerardo Escobar: As long as you're holding the gun, we have nothing to discuss.

    Paulina Escobar: On the contrary, the minute I give up the gun all discussion will end.

  • Dr. Roberto Miranda: She's mad, she needs therapy.

    Gerardo Escobar: You *are* her therapy.

  • [last lines]

    Gerardo Escobar: I can't do it Paulina. I just can't.

  • Paulina Escobar: [to Roberto] Let's listen to it for old times' sake...

  • Dr. Roberto Miranda: She is a woman -- so, why am i so surprised?

Extended Reading
  • Leopold 2022-03-17 09:01:06

    In a closed space, the rivalry of the three people is much more mature than "Sword in the Water". I hope this kind of thing that uses a woman's sixth sense as the basis for judgment and torture to extract a confession will only appear in the movie.

  • Immanuel 2022-03-26 09:01:11

    Mistakes cannot be forgiven by redemption. This is true of movies, and it is even more true of reality. Are we not under the torture of totalitarianism?