Rodrigo de la Serna and Daniela Goggi premiere “The Abduction”: impunity and democracy in a film inspired by true stories

On November 3, the only Argentine film that participated and received a standing ovation at film festivals around the world, such as Venice, Toronto and Zurich, arrives on the Paramount+ platform. “The Abduction” is the new feature film by Daniela Goggi, which represents the return of Rodrigo de la Serna, in a national premiere. Currently in theaters, the film is inspired by true stories that place us at the beginning of the 80s in Argentina, with the restoration of democracy that began the period of elected government of the radical president, Raúl Alfonsín.In this context, Julio Levy (De la Serna) returns with his family to the country, after having been exiled in Uruguay. Between reunions, he begins to debate between his communist principles and ideals, which confront him about taking his place within the family business headed by his father (Jorge Marrale) and his brother Miguel (Germán Palacios). However, as he deals with the problems of the business, Miguel is kidnapped and begins to extort him. Desperate to rescue him, slowly and progressively, Julio begins to lead a risky operation to rescue him, which will lead him to dismantle a power plot still in force in the country. A story that excites Argentines and moves the world
This is the plot behind the film that won applause for more than five minutes at the 80th edition of the Venice Film Festival, where it had its international premiere, which was followed by a tour of other prestigious film events. Before the world, the film exposes the open wound that the unpunished crimes of the last bloody dictatorship still preserve as a nation; while on the other hand, its premiere, which comes on the 40th anniversary of democracy, signifies a kind of hope that, in addition to not being alien to us, is our own. For his part, as Rodrigo de la Serna told Filo.news, the film is a “dream come true”. “Rarely does it happen in a person’s career, that you combine so much passion for cinema, for the history of our country, working with colleagues that I admire and always admired. I think ‘The Rapture’ is the best movie I’ve made so far,” he said. Rodrigo de la Serna in “The Abduction”The actor built the character in a three-dimensional way: from the personal, the ideological and also from the physical. From his childhood memories, from his convictions, which allowed him to question and interpret a man with the weight of the world, which he carries as a family mandate; A proven Marxist in businesses where he is not recognized and who is forced to take responsibility. And from a physical transformation: he gained eight kilos, grew a beard, demanded to smoke with an intensity, which he admits “even changed his skin.” Rodrigo and I had a lot of fun,” says Andrea Garrote, who in addition to being the film’s co-screenwriter, is presenting her first film performance. “As much as one in the scenes is suffering, in the cut we were like two clowns. That game situation is a very common condition for actors and actresses,” he adds. Regarding that identity, “El Rapto” was recorded in iconic spaces such as the National Congress and the Casa Rosada. “It’s a story that, in addition to being a free adaptation, is based on stories of our uncles and relatives. These are very hard stories. In this case, a family returns with hope to live democracy in the country and encounters a tragedy,” says the actress. Andrea Garrote with Rodrigo de la Serna | Photo: Paramount+.” This family that returns happy, with expectations and hopes, sees how their illusions are crumbling little by little,” complements Julieta Zylberberg, who plays the character of Silvia, Julio’s wife and partner, and mother of the children, who are personified by Lautaro Perez Hilal and Lola Loyacono.Rodrigo de la Serna with Julieta Zylberberg | Photo: Paramount+.”‘ You’re going to love the ‘Rapture’,” promises Julieta, about this feature film that is produced by Paramount International Studios, Benjamín Domenech with Rei Cine, and by Infinity Hill, by Axel Kuschevatzky with Phin Glynn and Cindy Teperman (who was in charge of “Argentina, 1985″). The team behind the scenes is completed by Pablo Borghi in charge of the musical composition, the photography by Fernando Lockett, editing by Eliane Katz, and the costume design by Pheonia Veloz.” It’s a very tough and very captivating film, which I invite you to see before you go to vote,” adds the renowned actress. A film that is both tender and painful, that goes through despair to leave us with the message, as did the great Charly García (who significantly recently celebrated his 72nd birthday): “don’t let yourself discourage.”

Original source in Spanish