Netflix presents a new film production highly praised by critics and viewers who have seen it. Filmgoers describe the production as an emotional foray between the present and the past.
The movie broadcast by the streaming platform is a 2024 Argentinian thriller directed by Sebastián Borensztein, “Rest in Peace”. The production presents the story of a man with a lot of debt who disappears, in a certain context. He restarts his life in another country, but after a while the past starts to haunt him.
Netflix strikes with Borensztein brand production
The production broadcast by the online platform was presented, in the first phase, at the Malaga Film Festival at the beginning of March. The premiere followed in several cinemas in Argentina on March 21, 2024.
Netflix picked up the film and broadcast it from March 27, 2024. “Rest in Peace” was well received by critics and moviegoers who saw it. The reviews highlight the performances of the lead actors
Critical reception was generally positive, with reviews highlighting the performances of the main cast led by Joaquín Furriel and Griselda Siciliani. Rotten Tomatoes, the well-known review site, gave it a 100% rating from critics. The average obtained by the film was 6.7/101.
The story of the new film
The new production broadcast by Netflix tells the story of Sergio Dayán, played by Joaquín Furriel. This is a man who has accumulated a lot of debt and wants to start a new life. He takes advantage of the 1994 AMIA bombing to set up his own demise.
Declared dead in the explosion, Joaquín Furriel’s character begins a new life in another South American country, Paraguay. Although he left everything behind, and seemed to come to terms with the idea, the past starts to haunt him. Over time he feels more and more tempted to return to his native country and find out what happened to his family.
The Netflix film explores deep themes such as the consequences of running away from the self and the inherent doubts about a new beginning. Critics speak of a cinematic journey that invites reflection on the impact of decisions made at a given moment and on the possibility of reinvention. “Rest in Peace” is a story about hope, mistakes and the power to move on.
The cast of the Netflix film also includes Griselda Siciliani, as Estela, and Gabriel Goity, who plays Hugo Brenner. The actors’ performances, deep and authentic, bring the story’s complex characters to life.
Netflix prefers Sebastián Borensztein
Director Sebastián Borensztein is known for the films he has made over the years. The director is known for the way he combines humor, drama and tension. Netflix’s favorite director creates captivating stories featuring unforgettable characters. My filmography includes:
- “Chinese Take-Away” (Un Cuento Chino) (2011). It is a dramatic comedy that follows the unexpected story of an encounter between an Argentinian man and a Chinese man who does not speak Spanish;
- “Heroic Losers” (La odisea de los giles) (2019). A comedy drama about a group of neighbors who want to recover their savings lost in a bank fraud;
- “Kóblic” (2016). This is a thriller that focuses on an Argentine Navy pilot who faces moral dilemmas during the military dictatorship.
