"Epitafios" (2009) TV mini-series 2009-

Seasons:

1

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

El final ahora tiene dos caras. (The end has now two faces)

Plot Keywords:

TV Mini-Series | Sequel

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Julio Chávez	...	Renzo Márquez (13 episodes, 2009)
Cecilia Roth	...	Marina Segal (13 episodes, 2009)
Leonardo Sbaraglia	...	Asesino (13 episodes, 2009)
Daniel Fanego	...	Mazzoni (13 episodes, 2009)
Alejandro Awada	...	Alfonso Velázquez - XL (13 episodes, 2009)
Juan Minujín	...	Mariano Lagos (13 episodes, 2009)
Natalia Lobo	...	Gabriela Fridman (13 episodes, 2009)
Roberto Monzo	...	Suncho (10 episodes, 2009)
Antonella Costa	...	Maria / ... (9 episodes, 2009)
Nahuel Pérez Biscayart	...	Pablo (8 episodes, 2009)
Diego Freigedo	...	Doble Asesino (8 episodes, 2009)
Carlos Portaluppi	...	Morini (7 episodes, 2009)
Carlos Belloso	...	Diaz (6 episodes, 2009)

Series Directed by
Daniel Barone		(13 episodes, 2009)
Alberto Lecchi		(13 episodes, 2009)

Series Writing credits
Marcelo Slavich		(13 episodes, 2009)
Walter Slavich		(13 episodes, 2009)

Series Produced by
Diego Andrasnik	....	executive producer (13 episodes, 2009)
Fernando Blanco	....	producer (13 episodes, 2009)
Luis Peraza	....	producer (13 episodes, 2009)
Roberto Rios	....	producer (13 episodes, 2009)
Adrián Suar	....	producer (13 episodes, 2009)

Series Original Music by
Iván Wyszogrod		(13 episodes, 2009)

Series Cinematography by
Guillermo Zappino		(8 episodes, 2009)
Miguel Abal		(5 episodes, 2009)

Series Film Editing by
Alejandro Alem		(13 episodes, 2009)
Alejandro Parysow		(13 episodes, 2009)

Series Casting by
Soledad Correa		(13 episodes, 2009)
Walter Rippell		(13 episodes, 2009)

Series Production Design by
Horacio Pigozzi		(13 episodes, 2009)

Series Costume Design by
Luciana Guazzone		(13 episodes, 2009)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Bruno Hernandez	....	first assistant director (1 episode, 2009)

Series Sound Department
Adrián De Michele	....	sound director (13 episodes, 2009)
Aníbal Girbal	....	sound director (13 episodes, 2009)
Gerardo Kalmar	....	sound (13 episodes, 2009)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Mariano Bonello	....	second assistant camera (13 episodes, 2009)
Alberto Brunet	....	electrician (13 episodes, 2009)
Mariana Bruno	....	assistant camera (13 episodes, 2009)
Joaquín Elicabe Urriol	....	electrician (13 episodes, 2009)
Alejandro Galvan	....	electrician (13 episodes, 2009)
Sebastián Mendelberg	....	gaffer (13 episodes, 2009)
Frederico Rivares	....	camera operator (13 episodes, 2009)

Series Editorial Department
Juani Bousquet	....	film restoration artist (13 episodes, 2009)
Sanchez Nerina	....	digital film restoration (13 episodes, 2009)
Nerina Sanchez	....	digital film restoration (13 episodes, 2009)

Series Music Department
Iván Wyszogrod	....	music producer (1 episode, 2009)

Series Other crew
Víctor Tevah	....	content coordinator (13 episodes, 2009)

Series Thanks
Horacio Pigozzi	....	in memoriam (1 episode, 2009)

Production Companies

• HBO Latin America
• Pol-Ka Producciones

Distributors

• Fox (2011) (Germany) (TV)
• HBO Hungary (2010) (Hungary) (TV) (Cinemax)
• HBO Latin America (2009) (Argentina) (TV)
• HBO Latin America (2009) (USA) (TV)

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Runtime:

Argentina:48 min

Country:

Argentina

Language:

Spanish

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Argentina:18

Filming Locations:

Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina

Company:

HBO Latin America

Movie Connections:

Follows "Epitafios" (2004)

Epitaphs

*** This review may contain spoilers ***

Sometimes a sequel to a successful film, or a television series, does not have the same qualities that made the original work so exciting. One always braces for the worst case scenario when a different team decides to get involved in what others created with such care and style that the new work will suffer as a consequence.

Alas, that has not happened with the new "Epitafios 2", which was commissioned by HBO Latin division. The original creator, Alberto Lecchi, teams up with Daniel Barone, in the direction of the series. Marcelo and Walter Slavich wrote all the episodes of this magnificent presentation. Ivan Wyszogrod is also on board with a musical score that puts the viewer in the right mood to enjoy every moment. The cinematographer, Guillermo Zappino and his team photograph the action with elegance showing a Buenos Aires few of us get to know.

The basic premise of the series is a deranged serial killer with a double personality that is so evil and resourceful at the same time. We get to know who he is early on, so as far as the suspense goes, we are not surprised. What the viewer does not take into consideration is the way this person can kill again, and again, with such ease.

Behind this animal there are two of the best minds of the Buenos Aires police force, Renzo Marques, and his partner Marina Segal, the original detectives of the 2004 series. Renzo is a man that acts on impulses, but with his heart in the right place. Marina is another story. In this series she is seen under a new light with needs that are unorthodox. Both policemen will hunt the man that proves to be elusive, yet, he is so near them it takes them the whole series to figure out who he is.

Julio Chavez makes a great Renzo; he is full of life and doubts. Mr. Chavez, one of the best actors from Argentina convinces us he is the determined man he is, as well as a passionate person. The same can be said about the Marina of Cecilia Roth, another excellent example of an inspired actress who knows her character well, with all her defects and inner conflicts. Ms. Roth is perfect for her part. Leonardo Sbaraglia complete the trio of principals in a role that is a departure for him. Mr. Sbaraglia has worked in Spanish films for a while, but he clearly shows a different side of him in the serial.

Highly recommended for lovers of the crime and mystery genres.