Netflix Doubles Down on Argentina With Ricardo Darín! You Won’t Believe What’s Next!

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Netflix has recently introduced two new films. One features the renowned Argentine actor Ricardo Darín, our country’s top star, from “The Eternaut”, and another directed by Marcos Carnevale, a well-known filmmaker (“Elsa and Fred”), who is working with Oscar Martínez, famous for his role in “Official Competition”.

The film “Lo dejamos acá” features Darin and Diego Paretti alongside another prominent Argentine figure, in a storyline revolving around a pragmatic psychotherapist (Darín) who grows skeptical of conventional psychological approaches. He starts to blur ethical boundaries with his patients. Things appear to be going smoothly – until a struggling writer (Peretti) joins his practice.

Lo dejamos acá,” a film from Darín’s label Kenya Films, boasts an impressive lineup of talent behind the scenes. The movie is directed by Hernán Goldfrid, who previously worked with Darín on the hit movie “Thesis of a Homicide” and co-directed “Caught.” Goldfrid has also been involved in some of HBO Latin America’s most acclaimed series, such as “The Bronze Garden.” The screenplay is penned by Emanuel Diez, who has collaborated on projects like Juan José Campanella’s “The Envoys” and Mariano Cohn and Gastón Duprat’s “El Encargado” (“The One in Charge”) and “Nada,” which features Robert De Niro as a co-star.

Directed and written by seasoned filmmaker Carnevale, known for blockbusters like “Elsa and Fred” (2005) and “Corazón de Leon” (2013), his upcoming movie, titled “The Last Giant,” centers around a captivating tour guide who encounters an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father, Julián, who deserted him 28 years earlier.

As a movie enthusiast, I’d rephrase that line like this: “In a heart-pounding journey, I delve into old hurts, lingering grudges, and the hope for reconciliation with another character.

The Last Titan” features actors Martínez, Matías Mayer, Inés Estévez, Luis Luque, Silvia Kutika, and Yoyi Francella. This production comes from Leyenda Films and Kuarzo International Films.

This month, both newly introduced features will start their production run. Additionally, the two latest films will be added to the already announced “Parque Lezama,” a movie directed by Argentinian Oscar-winner Juan José Campanella, who is also known for “The Secret in Their Eyes.

At his Buenos Aires production company, 100 Bares Producciones, a unique buddy story unfolds, starring Luis Brandoni and Eduardo Blanco as two elderly gentlemen. One is a lifelong communist, the other apolitical, who spend a day engaged in conversation on a park bench in Lezama Park, Buenos Aires. The film explores their disputes with other parkgoers and their families. “Parque Lezama” is adapted from Campanella’s own stage play featuring Brando and Blanco, which was a huge three-season success, reminiscent of the stage play “I’m Not Rappaport” by Herb Gardner, which ran on Broadway from 1985 to 1988, winning Tony Awards for best play, lighting design, and acting (Judd Hirsch).

Netflix has commissioned a fresh documentary (still in its final editing phase) that delves into the chilling story of serial killer Yiya Murano, directed by Alejandro Hartmann. This production is brought to you by Haddock Films and Vanessa Ragone – the same team behind “The Photographer and the Postman: The Crime of Cabezas” and “Carmel: Who Killed María Marta?”.

Netflix’s Doubling Down on Argentine Film, TV

Through its latest collection of films, Netflix is reinforcing their dedication to Argentine narratives more strongly. As they declared on Sunday, this involves not just producing original content but also acquiring completed movies, a move that signifies a growing financial investment in the field of Argentine cinema.

Here are some recent licensing agreements that include Benjamin Avila’s “The Woman in the Line” (La Mujer de la Fila”) with stars Natalia Oreiro, Alberto Ammann, and Amparo Noguera; “Miss Carbón,” starring Lux Pascal and Paco León under Agustina Macri’s direction; and more recently, “Risa” featuring Peretti, Joaquín Furriel, and Cazzu, marking Elena Romero’s directorial debut, directed by Juan Cabral.

Following Argentina’s success in achieving two top-ranking non-English television series on a global scale within roughly a month, there are now two new movie announcements. The crime thriller “Caught” (“Atrapados”), featuring Soledad Villamil from “The Secret”, is based on Harlan Coben’s novel of the same name and topped Netflix charts globally between March 24-30. Another Argentine production, a remake of Harlan Coben’s novel, has also been announced, marking two significant movie announcements in the wake of Argentina’s recent television success.

The science fiction series “The Eternaut: Season 1” quickly climbed to the top spot as Netflix’s number one global non-English show, holding that position for two weeks from April 28 to May 11. This is one of Netflix’s biggest and most daring moves yet in Latin America. The grand-scale series is based on a respected national intellectual property – an acclaimed Argentinian graphic novel – similar to Brazil’s “Senna” and Colombia’s “One Hundred Years of Solitude.

Currently managing approximately 20 ongoing productions ranging from series, documentaries, and films, Netflix’s Vice President of Content for Latin America, Francisco Ramos, revealed in August that Argentina’s film and television sector now has a savior, contributing to numerous projects at least.

Argentina’s INCAA film-TV agency has just opened applications for second feature films from directors. Additionally, they will collaborate with Cannes Marché du Film and Uruguay’s ACAU film institute to organize a Window on Buenos Aires Sur event, as announced jointly at Cannes.

The support provided by the state is significantly different from the extensive state-funding of the film industry in Argentina over the past two decades, which made it the country with the largest feature film production volume in Latin America. Despite INCAA’s withdrawal, Netflix is stepping in to some extent, but only partially filling the gap left behind.

Ramos stated that our dedication to Argentina remains strong. We’re excited to contribute to the creation of Argentina’s captivating audiovisual content, boosting its cinema not only domestically but also on a global scale. We’re committed to delivering top-tier entertainment to our subscribers and highlighting Argentina’s cinematic excellence through its critically acclaimed films,” said Ramos.

He mentioned, “I feel particularly honored to bolster our partnerships with Ricardo Darín, Kenya Films, and Juan José Campanella, as we currently have two projects in progress with the latter. Our aim is for these collaborations to find a suitable platform on Netflix.

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2025-05-25 19:18