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Lateral Thinking (2025)
Director: Mariano Hueter
Cast: Itziar Ituño, Alberto Ammann, Mauricio Paniagua, César Bordón
Runtime90 min
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Psychologist Julia is kidnapped and taken to an abandoned factory on the outskirts of the city by a group of men convinced that she has the information they need to carry out a crime. As the days go by, Julia begins treating them as patients to try to analyze them and be able to get out alive. Behind her kidnapping, there are deep secrets that the psychologist doesn't know and will make her connect with a wild and unknown aspect.
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Lateral Thinking, a 2025 thriller directed by Mariano Hueter, has received positive critical acclaim for its taut psychological narrative and strong lead performance. While specific awards recognition has not been reported, the film's gripping premise and focus on moral ambiguity have resonated with audiences, reflected in its favorable ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.
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Fans of psychological thrillers and character-driven mysteries will be captivated by the complex, taut storytelling and Mariano Hueter's skilled direction in 2025's Lateral Thinking. The film's twisting narrative and the powerful performances of Itziar Ituño and Alberto Ammann draw viewers into the high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse between a kidnapped psychologist and her captors.
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Lateral thinking is a manner of solving problems using an indirect and creative approach via reasoning that is not immediately obvious. Synonymous to thinking outside the box, it involves ideas that may not be obtainable using only traditional step-by-step logic. The cutting of the Gordian Knot is a classical example.
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