Barreda vs Melchior the Apothecary
Barreda has the higher audience score (7.4/10 against 6.8/10 for Melchior the Apothecary). Melchior the Apothecary is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 1h 45m. Melchior the Apothecary is the older of the two (2022 against 2026). Both are crime, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Barreda
Melchior the Apothecary| Barreda | Melchior the Apothecary | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.4/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2022 |
| Length | 1h 45m | 1h 40m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, History | Crime, Drama, History, Thriller |
| Country | Argentina | – |
| Director | Daniela Goggi | Elmo Nüganen |
| Main cast | Carla Peterson, Marcelo Subiotto, Mercedes Morán, Paola Barrientos, Alberto Ajaka | Maarja Johanna Mägi, Sten Zupping, Mait Malmsten, Helgur Rosental, Alo Kõrve |
Synopsis
Barreda
A fictionalized drama film based on one of the most shocking crimes in Argentina's history. In 1992, Ricardo Barreda was an unassuming dentist, brutally murdered his wife, mother-in-law, and two adult daughters in their family home. Branding himself as a victim, Ricardo Barreda ignited a media storm and fueled a national scandal.
Melchior the Apothecary
In medieval Tallinn, a famous knight who is freed from the pirates of the Baltic Sea is murdered. The hero's head is cut off and his mouth is stuffed with coins. The gold chain he bought the same day is missing. The bailiff orders Melchior, an apothecary, to investigate the crime. The clever young man discovers that the slain was looking for a mysterious "Tallinn prisoner" and the traces lead to the Dominican monastery. A fabulous sequence of…
Where to watch
Where to watch BarredaWhere to watch Melchior the Apothecary
More like Barreda · More like Melchior the Apothecary · Compare other titles