The Bad Intentions, also known as Las malas intenciones, is a Peruvian drama film directed by Rosario García-Montero. It follows the story of Cayetana, a young girl growing up in Lima during the 1980s. Cayetana is a precocious and imaginative child who believes she is the daughter of the devil and wishes for her unborn brother to die. The film explores themes of childhood, family, and the impact of political violence on society. The Bad Intentions was selected as the Peruvian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 85th Academy Awards.
