In Self-Defense

A doctor receives a call late at night. His neighbors have had a terrible accident and are asking him to go. He accepts. As he enters the kitchen he sees a wounded young man lying on the floor. Alvaro, his neighbor, is pointing a rifle at the young man who apparently broke in. He is really wounded. Alvaro wants to help. The doctor refuses to attend him. He is a thief. Death floats in the kitchen and a moral conflict arises. (Venice International Film Festival)