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The Rescue: The Weight of the World

The Rescue: The Weight of the World

Thriller · Drama · 2023

Julio returns with his family to Argentina after the downfall of the brutal dictatorship that overpowered long-standing democracy. Things soon take an ugly turn as his brother is kidnapped and Julio becomes the lead negotiator with the criminals.

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The Rescue: The Weight of the World

2023 Thriller · Drama 1h 35m

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6.5 / 10

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Julio returns with his family to Argentina after the downfall of the brutal dictatorship that overpowered long-standing democracy. Things soon take an ugly turn as his brother is kidnapped and Julio becomes the lead negotiator with the criminals.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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Who fights over The Rescue: The Weight of the World?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Daniela Goggi

Written by

Andrea Garrote · Daniela Goggi

Rodrigo de la Serna

Rodrigo de la Serna

Julio Levy

Julieta Zylberberg

Julieta Zylberberg

Silvia Levy

Andrea Garrote

Andrea Garrote

Alicia Levy

Jorge Marrale

Jorge Marrale

Elías Levy

Germán Palacios

Germán Palacios

Miguel Levy

L

Lautaro Hillal

Sebastián

L

Lola Loyacono

Carolina

Court is in session

Put The Rescue: The Weight of the World on trial.

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The defence The Arthouse Gremlin

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.