The adaptation of the graphic novel by Héctor G. Oesterheld is directed by Bruno Stagnaro and starring Ricardo Darín. It is the most seen series in more than 20 countries.
“The Eternaluta” He came to light on April 30 and already generated a stir in the country. The series of Netflix It is an adaptation of the graphic novel of Héctor G. Oesterheldillustrated by Francisco Solano López. It is directed by Bruno Stagnaro and starring Ricardo Darín. Not only broke the molds of the national audiovisual industry, but also mobilized the world. Today is Among the most viewed globally. “No one is saved alone,” he repeats collectively after seeing “the eternalauta” and, without a doubt, this adaptation is no longer alone.
The series had been announced in February 2020. However, the production was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. After five years of its confirmation, the adaptation of six episodes reached the streaming platform. In times of individualism, “El Eternalauta” is reborn. This science fiction story focuses on Juan Salvo, a man who, in the midst of an unknown mortal snowfall, seeks to survive and find his daughter. This character played by Ricardo Darín immerses an unknown odyssey with his friends, who try to cross this apocalyptic reality. These characters understand that the exit is collective because the human instinct is to accompany. Here the protagonist is Juan Salvo, but they are all heroes.
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“The Eternaluta”: from Argentina for the world
It is the first time that “El Eternalauta” adapts. The demands were many, but the series exceeded all expectations. Not every day the national public witnesses a science fiction history correctly executed. However, they are not the only ones. “From ‘the eternalut Through his X account.
The series was expected to impact globally, Since it was launched in 200 countries, it was bent to more than 12 languages and subtitled in more than 30. However, on the days of its premiere, Stagnaro’s adaptation became the second most seen globally seen in Netflix, according to Flix Patrol data. In addition, it is in the number one position in more than 20 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Spain, Bangladesh, among others.
“I saw three episodes of ‘the eternalauta’. It is really good,” shared the creator of Japanese video games Hideo Kojima Through his X account. Following this, in Japan the series gained popularity. For example, in different social networks they began teaching step by step how to play the trick, since it is the traditional activity of Juan Salvo and his friends.
As if that were not enough, the adaptation received positive international valuations. Managed to have a 93% score in Rotten Tomatoesan American meter of films and series. On the other hand, the magazine Forbes cataloged her as “the most ambitious Argentine series of science fiction” and considered that the country is about to make history. “Stagnaro, creator and director of the series and one of the five scriptwriters, has done a very meritorious job,” he says The New York Times, stating that Netflix “gives life to a classic of the genre.” And the American Seminar Variety highlighted the impact of the series on the national market: “Taking advantage of the solid Argentine audiovisual talent, production generated hundreds of local jobs, thus promoting the film economy.”
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An adaptation with changes that does not lose its essence
Once again, an Argentine production manages to consecrate internationally. This story not only stands out for the adventure of Juan Salvo and his friends, but for the history of his author and his family. “The Eternaluta” was first published in 1957. It was created by Héctor G. Oesterheld and illustrated by Francisco Solano López. However, when talking about the graphic novel, there is a fact that is not overlooked: Oesterheld was kidnapped during the last civic-military dictatorship, just like his four daughters: Diana, Beatriz, Estela and Marina, with whom he shared the militancy in Montoneros. His remains never appeared. “The Eternaluta” is synonymous with memory and resistanceand although history underwent changes in the adaptation of Stagnaro, this is maintained.
Unlike the comic, Juan Salvo is over fifty years old and gray hair. He barely meets the mysterious mortal snow, his head returns to a place: the Falkland Islands. Ricardo Darín plays a man who fought in Malvinas. This former combatant knows how to use weapons not by his own will. Memories chase him during the six episodes. Juan Salvo cannot escape the islands. The adaptation opens the doors to another part of Argentine history, one that must be remembered worldwide.
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“The Eternaluta” debuted a few days ago and already achieved a global conquest. With a second season on the way, it promises to advance with the plot and its protagonists. Thanks to Bruno Stagnaro and Ricardo Darín, the story of Juan except reborn. Now a world awaits him.
Source: Ambito
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