The Castle of Purity
The Castle of Purity is a drama directed by Arturo Ripstein about a family isolated inside their home by the patriarch from the evil nature of humans and corrupt society, only to manufacture rat poison. The film is inspired by a real case that happened in the 1950s in Mexico. The Castle of Purity explores themes like abuse of power, control, obsession, oppression, and isolation.
INSPIRED OTHERS
Dogtooth is a surreal drama about a dysfunctional family that isolates its adult children from the outside world, controlling their perceptions and language. Dogtooth explores themes of control, innocence, and totalitarianism.
