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The Rescue: The Weight of the World

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Set against the backdrop of 1980s Buenos Aires, it centers on a kid's father who returns with his family in tow after years in exile to a newly democratized Argentina, still reeling after decades under dictatorship. Not long after their return, the kid's uncle is kidnapped. His father is obliged to take charge of the family business while spearheading the search for his brother and coping with all the media attention.

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Adrián Monserrat EscribiendoCine The Rescue is capable of reflecting upon Argentine memory without the need to be obvious or pat itself on the back. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 8/10 Oct 26, 2023 Full Review Alejandro Lingenti La Nación (Argentina) Above all, this good period piece is supported by the notable photography work from Fernando Lockett, who cleverly captures the image of a faded past... [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 4/5 Oct 26, 2023 Full Review Pablo O. Scholz Clarín What The Rapture perhaps lacks is a more penetrating sociopolitical study of that time in our country and a greater development of the character relationships... [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/4 Oct 26, 2023 Full Review Fernando E. Juan Lima Otroscines.com ... It is in the small moments and details of coexistence and family ties where The Rescue achieves its best moments. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 25, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Set against the backdrop of 1980s Buenos Aires, it centers on a kid's father who returns with his family in tow after years in exile to a newly democratized Argentina, still reeling after decades under dictatorship. Not long after their return, the kid's uncle is kidnapped. His father is obliged to take charge of the family business while spearheading the search for his brother and coping with all the media attention.
Director
Daniela Goggi
Producer
Benjamín Doménech, Santiago Gallelli, Axel Kuschevatzky, Matias Roveda
Screenwriter
Daniela Goggi, Andrea Garrote
Production Co
Infinity Hill, Rei Cine, Paramount+
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
1h 35m