Paramount+ today unveiled the thrilling trailer and premiere date for THE RESCUE: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD (EL RAPTO). The upcoming original Argentine film from Paramount+ is directed by the renowned filmmaker Daniela Goggi (Abzurdah, El Hilo Rojo) and stars Rodrigo de La Serna (Money Heist). The much-anticipated film has been critically acclaimed in international film festivals including Venice, Toronto, Zurich, Biarritz and Monterrey, and will premiere in October in selected theaters in Argentina and on November 3, 2023 in all Paramount+ international markets.Â
In September, the film had its North American Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The film was presented in the âSpecial Presentationsâ category. Lead actor Rodrigo de la Serna (Money Heist), the director and renowned filmmaker Daniela Goggi (Abzurdah, El Hilo Rojo) and the producer BenjamĂn Domenech from Rei Cine were in attendance. THE RESCUE: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD also participated in the Venice International Film Festival.
THE RESCUE: THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD takes place in Buenos Aires, in the 1980s. Julio Levy and his family return to Argentina after a long exile to enjoy their life in the new democracy and to work in the family business when an unfortunate event alters his plans. His brother is kidnapped, forcing Julio to take his place in the family business, while he manages the company and leads a complex operation to rescue his brother. Julio will discover the face of the hidden forces that still operate behind the recently recovered Argentine democracy. Starring alongside Rodrigo de la Serna are Julieta Zylberberg, Andrea Garrote, GermĂĄn Palacios and Jorge Marrale.
THE RESCUE: THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD is a fictional political thriller inspired by several events that happened after the dictatorship and in the book âEl salto de papĂĄâ by MartĂn Sivak. The film is produced by Paramount Television International Studios, Rei Cine and Infinity Hill.
The international success of the Paramount+ Argentine original film THE RESCUE: THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD (EL RAPTO) continues. On Monday, September 11, the film had its North American Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The film was presented in the âSpecial Presentationsâ category. Lead actor Rodrigo de la Serna (Money Heist), the director and renowned filmmaker Daniela Goggi (Abzurdah, El Hilo Rojo) and the producer BenjamĂn Domenech from Rei Cine were in attendance. The final TIFF screening of EL RAPTO will take place on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
Paramount+ also debuted the teaser trailer for the acclaimed film that will soon premiere in international markets where the streaming service is available.
The film, produced by Paramount Television International Studios, Rei Cine and Infinity Hill, is directed by Daniela Goggi and stars Rodrigo de la Serna, Julieta Zylberberg, Lautaro Perez Hillal, Lola Loyacono, Andrea Garrote, German Palacios and Jorge Marrale.
Buenos Aires in the 1980s. Julio Levy returns from political exile to take up a position in the large family business when his older brother, like other Argentines, is kidnapped. In charge of organizing the rescue and with the full weight of his family on his shoulders, Julio discovers the forces that still operate behind the newly recovered Argentine democracy. Julio then begins a disadvantaged fight against the prevailing system.
THE RESCUE: THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD is a fictional political thriller inspired by various stories that happened that decade in Argentina after the dictatorship, and in the book “El salto de papĂĄ” by MartĂn Sivak.
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