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El robo del siglo - The Heist of the Century streaming

Original title: El robo del siglo
2020 Movie Argentina, United States Action, Biography, Thriller, Comedy, Crime 114 min U
By: Ariel Winograd With: Luis Luque, Guillermo Francella, Diego Peretti

In 2006, five men robbed a bank in the city of Acassuso in the province of Buenos Aires and escaped with over $19 million. They were hailed by the population as modern Robin Hoods, because many who had previously lost their savings during the financial crisis saw it as a higher justice that a bank should now be made to pay. Based on the heist hyped by the media as the "robbery of the century", director Ariel Winograd’s crime comedy attracted over 2 million moviegoers to Argentine cinemas in just a few weeks. It tells the story of how the greying heartthrob Luis and his buddies penetrate the bank, empty 145 deposit boxes and escape via a sewer, even though the bank is surrounded by police. This entertaining thriller is carried by its charismatic character actors and a lot of situation comedy.

Filmium rating
71%

Festival Achievements

Zurich Film Festival 2020
Selections:
Programme

Mood

Cunning
Entertaining
Exciting
Humorous
Thrilling

Cast & Crew

Ariel Winograd
Fernando Araujo
Alex Zito
Rodolfo Palacio
Luis Luque
Diego Peretti
Guillermo Francella
Pablo Rago

Adaptation

Based On A True Story

Cinematic Technique

Dynamic Cinematography
Humor-Infused
Visual Storytelling

Narrative Structure

Based On A True Story
Character-Driven
Linear Narrative
True Story Adaptation

Pace

Engaging
Fast-Paced
Rhythmic

Style

Comedic
Stylized
Thriller

Time-Period

2006

Central Conflict

Bank Robbery
Hostage Negotiation
Hostage Situation
Moral Dilemmas
Robbery Vs. Law Enforcement

Characters

Mastermind
Police Negotiator
Robbers

Ending

Capture
Legendary
Successful Heist

Historical Context

2006
Real Event

Key Plot Points

Escape
Hostage Taking
Robbery Plan

Plot

Bank Heist
Gang Of Robbers
Good Airs
Heist
Hostage Situation
True Crime

Setting

Bank
Bank River
Buenos Aires
Good Airs
Urban Environment

Shooting Location

Good Airs
Mendoza

Theme

Cleverness
Crime
Planning

Genre

Comedy
Thriller

Audiences

General Audience

Titles

El robo del siglo
El robo del siglo - Le braquage du siècle
El robo del siglo - The Heist of the Century
Luta ou Fuga
The Great Heist
The Heist of the Century
السرقه الكبرى
世纪大劫案

Box Office Success

Second Most Viewed Argentine Film Opening Day

Critical Reception

Positive Reviews

Festivals

Málaga Film Festival

Popularity

Popular
Widely Viewed

Ratings

Highly Rated

Reception

Audience Acclaim
Box Office Success
Critical Acclaim
Positive Reviews

Production Countries

Argentina

Release Year

2020
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