Police fugitive's comedy, titled Rioplatense, debuted at the Venice Film Festival, under the direction of Daniel Hendler.
Daniel Hendler, a renowned Uruguayan actor and director, presented his latest comedy film, "A Loose End," at the Venice Mostra on Wednesday. The film, which is full of winks to the differences on both sides of the River Plate, will compete in the "Horizontes Latinos" section at the Venice Mostra.
In "A Loose End," Sergio Prina embodies the character of Santiago Pallares, a policeman from Tucumán. Pallares is depicted as a "cowardly hero" in the film, fleeing to Uruguay to escape political persecution and seek a life of freedom and safety. His character's unmasking, both literal and figurative, provides the rhythm for the plot and gives rise to comic scenes throughout the film.
Hendler needed an actor who could portray the hardness required for the role, yet also possess the sensitivity to break the police image and allow audiences to empathize with Pallares. Prina, with his acting prowess, delivers a compelling performance that resonates with viewers.
"A Loose End" is not just a transborder film; it also subtly unmasks one's place of origin in certain regions, as Hendler references. However, he does not mention any specific regions where these subtle differences and unmasking occur.
The film will premiere in the week that Hendler's previous film, "27 Nights," was announced to open the San Sebastián Film Festival. "27 Nights" will mark the inauguration of the festival in September.
Hendler feels lucky and proud that both his films were selected for prestigious festivals like the Venice Mostra and the San Sebastián Film Festival. Yet, he laments the limited support for Argentine cinema and calls for "resistance" to ensure its continued growth and success.
