Menem is a fictional drama based on real events that tells the story of a Rioja family whose life is linked to the inner circle of President Carlos Menem.
The present day Amazon Prime Video revealed new images from the original series Menemdirected by Ariel Winograd. The star cast includes Leonardo Sbaraglia, Juan Minujin, Griselda Siciliani, Jorgelina Aruzzi, Marco Antonio Caponi, Augustine Sullivan, Cumelen Sanz, Alberto Ajaka, Violeta Urtizberea and Campi.
What Menem from Amazon Prime Video is about
Menem is a fictional drama based on real events that tells the story of a Riojan family whose life is linked to the President’s inner circle. Carlos Menem. The series is set in Argentina in the 90s, from Menem’s rise to power and the consequent economic convertibility to the terrorist attacks that occurred in Buenos Aires. Menem is a story of power, political controversy and social tragedy.
Menem series
“Menem is the most recent example of Prime Video’s commitment to presenting increasingly stronger local productions that reflect the history and culture of each territory. We are dedicated to showing the richness of Latin American scriptwriters, directors and actors to the world and Argentina “It is a great example of a territory where high-quality production standards and a great focus on storytelling give us incredible films and series,” he said. Camila Misaswho heads the Originals team for Argentina, Chile and Colombia on Prime Video.
Menem series
The series was created and produced by Mariano Varela (Porn & Ice Cream) and is led by Ariel Winograd (The Manager, The Robbery of the Century) as showrunner and director. He shares directing credits with Fernando Alcalde (Argentina, 1985, The Secret of Their Eyes). The series was written by Mariana Levy (The President, Mumblecore in the Conurbano), Federico LevinLuciana Porchietto (Los Internacionales, Soy Luna), Silvina Olschansky (Maradona: Sueño Bendito, El Marginal) and Guillermo Salmerón (Maradona: Sueño Bendito, El Marginal) and produced by Claxson and Yulgok Media.
“Menem is a fictional account of the life of Carlos Menem and his first presidency, but also a way of rediscovering Argentine society in the 90s. Developing the series was like getting on a roller coaster to face a crucial decade that, until today today, it continues to generate devotion and rejection in equal parts,” said Mariano Varela, producer and creator of the project.
When does Menem premiere on Amazon Prime Video
The streaming platform has not yet given a specific date, but it is known that Menem will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.
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