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On Probation (2005 film)
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Wikipedia article
'On Probation' (: "A Time for the Brave") is a 2005 Argentine crime comedy film written and directed by Damin Szifrn and starring Diego Peretti and Luis Luque. Contributing writers for the film were Agustn Rolandelli and Nicols Smudt. It was produced by Oscar Kramer and Hugo Sigman.
The film is considered an Argentine entry in the buddy-cop adventure subgenre.
Synopsis
Alfredo Daz (Luis Luque) is a cop who falls into a depression after discovering that his wife has been cheating on him. Mariano Silverstein (Diego Peretti), a psychologist assigned by the force, tries to help Alfredo deal with his problem.
When Alfredo is invited to dinner to Silverstein's home, he unmasks Silverstein's wife, who also has an affair, which causes the psychologist and the cop to switch roles. Daz takes Silverstein with him on many adventures as both begin to unravel a criminal conspiracy of national proportions.
Cast
* Luis Luque as Inspector Alfredo Daz
* Diego Peretti as Licenciado Mariano Silverstein
* Martn Adjemin as Comisario
* Ernesto Claudio as Lomianto
* Oscar Ferreiro as Lebonian
* Gabriela Iscovich as Diana
* Tony Lestingi as Arias
* Dulio Orso as Radams
* Carlos Portaluppi as Villegas
* Hilario Quinteros as Alfredo Gauto
* Marcelo Sein as Farina
* Daniel Valenzuela as Pontrmoli
Distribution
The film opened wide in Argentina on September 29, 2005.
It was shown at film festivals, including: the Mlaga Film Festival, Spain; the Indie - World Film Festival, Brazil; the Villeurbanne Festival Reflets du cinma ibrique et Latino-amricain, France; and others.
Critical reception
'Variety' magazine film critic Jonathan Holland, liked the film although he had a few problems with the latter part of the film. He wrote, "A well-scripted and played Argentine buddy movie that generates fine comedy and decent thrills from an engagingly offbeat premise, 'On Probation' is a surprising pleasure. Though things fall apart somewhat in the final reels, the solid work early on sees pic through successfully. 'Probation' did good business at home following its September 2005 release, followed by unexpectedly healthy Spanish B.O. in 2006, suggesting pic could walk free in selected offshore markets beyond the Hispanic, with a cult following via fest play likely."[https://www.variety.com/review/VE1117931073.html?categoryid=31&cs=1&p=0 Holland, Jonathan.] 'Variety', film review, July 11, 2006. Last accessed: February 18, 2008.
Awards
'Wins'
* Mlaga Spanish Film Festival, Mlaga, Spain: Silver Biznaga; Best Latin American Actor, Luis Luque; 2006.
* Pescola Comedy Film Festival, Pescola, Spain: Best Actor, Diego Peretti; Best Director, Damin Szifron; Best Film, Damin Szifron; 2006.
* Biarritz International Festival of Latin American Cinema, Biarritz, France: Audience Award, Damin Szifron; 2006.
'Nominations'
* Argentine Film Critics Association Awards: Best Actor, Luis Luque; Best Actor, Diego Peretti; Best Cinematography, Lucio Bonelli; Best Director, Damin Szifron; Best Editing, Alberto Ponce; Best Film; Best Music, Guillermo Guareschi; Best Original Screenplay, Damin Szifron, Agustn Rolandelli, and Nicols Smudt; Best Sound, Fernando Soldevila; 2006.
References
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