Whisky Romeo Zulu (2004)

Director:

Enrique Piñeyro

Writers:

Enrique Piñeyro, Emiliano Torres

Stars:

Enrique Piñeyro, Mercedes Morán, Alejandro Awada

6 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Enrique Piñeyro	...	T
Mercedes Morán	...	Marcela
Alejandro Awada	...	Gonzalo
Adolfo Yanelli
Carlos Portaluppi	...	Gordo
Martin Slipak	...	Pequeño T
Alejandro Polledo
Silvina Bosco
Emiliano Fernández
Paulo Brunetti
Sergio Boris
Miguel Dedovich
Pablo Razuk
Marcos Montes
Gustavo Pastorini

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

whistleblower | accident | business | airline | business executive

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

Aquafilms MK2 [France]

Country:

Argentina

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

21 April 2005 (Argentina)

Also Known As:

Costanera norte

Filming Locations:

Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina

Company Credits

Production Co:

Aquafilms, Terra Vermelha Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

In the scene where T and the other pilot are talking inside an ESSO gas station, a "energy" sign can be seen in the background. This brand of fuel was not available until 2004, while the movie takes place in 1999.

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Connections

Referenced in Seven Minutes (2009)

User Reviews

a powerful and mesmerizing film that must be seen

I had the pleasure of seeing this film at the Bahamas Film Festival and was truly amazed by this film. It is an autobiographical retelling of Enrique Pineyro's (Director/Writer/Lead Actor) real-life experience as a whistle blower against the corrupt corporate and government practices regarding airline safety and regulation in Argentina. It is a brave and extraordinarily powerful story. Pineyro beautifully depicts his love for flying. As a pilot, Pineyro faced unbelievable pressure to perform under duress with poorly functioning planes and an administration more concerned with the bottom line, then the safety of its human cargo. Both lyrical and troubling the film weaves in and out of Pineyro's experience which culminates in the sad aftermath of the famous LAPA plane crash of '99 in Buenos Aires, which Pineyro himself predicted, resulting in the deaths of 37 people. Pineyro's story is fascinating. The cinematography and score is simply captivating, and the performances by all are top notch. His ability as a director and an actor is incredible. I beseech you all to see this film. Bravo Enrique.