Review of Yara

Yara (2021)
7/10
A True Crime Portrayal Validating The Efforts Of A Particularly Persistent Police Investigator
29 August 2022
This almost one and half hour movie is a well enough narration of a plot based on a true crime. A 13-year-old girl goes missing with no traces and suspects. The case almost remains at a standstill until the police discover the dead remains of the victim. The head investigator goes on a wild hunt for the murderer and after multiple hurdles, a single breakthrough leads to the culprit.

The story provokes immense respect for the unfaltered efforts of the prosecutor Letizia Ruggeri towards solving the case despite the immense difficulties she faces: workplace gender oppression, sexist remarks, limited sources, lagging leads and public harassment. But she braves all odds and helps the grieving family to find closure.

The Gambirasios, the grieving family were extremely patient and co-operating. They had faith in the judicial system and weren't particularly affected nor participated in the slandering of prosecutor Ruggeri's name.

The disappointing momentum in the film was when the accused didn't plead guilty, leaving the Gambirasios in the dark regarding the motive behind the crime. In addition to this, the accused to date pleads not guilty to the accusation.

I felt a lack of character development in the movie and would have preferred a little more depth in the narration. In addition, a more detailed investigation would have satisfied the viewer in me. This movie is a good watch if you are a fan of crime dramas and documentaries.
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