Differences Between The Secret In Their Eyes Book And Movie

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There were several differences between the book and film, The Secret in Their Eyes. There were many changes to the characters. Many were developed while others were not mentioned in the movie compared to the book. In addition, the prominent character Irene, is pivotal in the plot of the movie compared to the book. Irene is a beautiful pregnant woman who goes against Isidoro Gomez interrogating him about the crimes in this case. The development of Irene as a character raises her sexuality of being a powerful woman despite Gomez punching her in the face, Irene got the confession of Gomez to send him to jail. Irene also adds an additional story line of being unable to talk to their relationship in the film, in which at the end he turns temo, I fear, to teamo, I love you. …show more content…

Sandovl in comparison to the book has a smaller and different role in the film. In the film, Sandovl in relation to Benjamin is his alcoholic friend and assistant. Sandovl and Benjamin were partners in the case of Liliana’s murder. Sandovl stole and studied the letters from Gomez which, led them to the Racing Football Club in Buenos Aries. Sandovl is shot through a hitman when Benjamin find’s Sandovl coming home. Sandovl was trying to avoid confrontation between his wife and his drinking problem. It was believed that Sandovol pretended to be Benjamin to protect his friend. Benjamin stops his life and moves to the countryside to cope with his friend’s death. Sandovl is comical but shows Chaparro has some doubt in him but Sandovl was a great partner to