In his childhood, while hiding in his mother’s cupboard, Archibaldo de la Cruz saw his family’s housekeeper killed by a stray bullet, sparking his obsession with death. As an adult, the deaths of several women close to him led Archibaldo to believe he was a murderer. Questioned by a judge, the man reveals the reasons why he thinks he should be tried. Described as one of Buñuel’s best films, Ensayo de un crimen stands out for its biting sense of humour.