The story behind nahir the movie that will be released Prime Video May 22 is very shocking. First of all, because it tells a real story about the crime of Fernando Pastorizzo whose material author was accused who was his girlfriend at the time, Nahir Galarza. And also because of the impact that this murder had on public opinion, which for the first time sentenced a woman to the maximum sentence.
Infobae was invited to record some of the scenes that were recorded for the film and had the opportunity to talk with the protagonists of this story. Is about Valentina Zenere (Elite) who gives life to Nahir, and Monica Antonopulos (Coppola) and César Bordón (Luis Miguel, the series) who play their parents.
Zenere delves into the depths of a character who has generated great expectations given the complexity of his story, marked by a crime that even today moves and divides opinions at a social level. “It was hard and difficult work.“, confessed the actress during this interview granted in the context of a visit to the set, revealing the intense preparations and the meticulous research process behind her performance.
The actress has spent months preparing for her role, engaging in extensive rehearsals and working closely with her acting coach, Luisa Pope, and a team led by Hernán and María Laura Berch. Zenere highlighted the importance of understanding the character’s psyche, a major challenge given Nahir’s complexity. “I try to understand his mind,” she explained, pointing out the difficulties in fully understanding her character, but at the same time, finding in that search a singular attraction that has led her to fully commit to the project.
Despite the intense preparation, Zenere clarifies that he has not had direct contact with Nahir or his family environment, although the production team has carried out exhaustive research to inform his interpretation.
Were you able to contact her or her family?
No, I couldn’t see her. The guys producing the film have done a lot of research. They have a beautiful research process, and they have given me a lot of information that they were researching. And I also knew that she was very happy, that she was happy with your characterization, so good.
The actress expresses her interest in eventually meeting Nahir, underlining the film’s neutral approach to the character’s guilt or innocence, choosing not to make judgments and focusing on the representation of available facts and testimonies.
Zenere’s physical and emotional transformation to play Nahir has been remarkable. Changes in his appearance, such as use of brown contact lenses and adjustments in your tone of voice, accompany the deep inner work to get closer to the essence of his character. The actress even mentions the use of specific techniques to disconnect from her role after recording, evidencing the emotional impact that the project has had on her.
Zenere also reflected on the responsibility of playing a real person whose story is tinged with tragedy, highlighting moments of deep connection with the character and with the memory of Fernando, the victim of the real case on which the film is based. “I felt something and I started crying,” she shared, alluding to an experience in which she felt Fernando’s presence, expressing the respect and consideration with which both she and the team approach this production.
The actress also addresses the importance of the film in the context of the discourse on gender violence, pointing out the limitations of the royal trial in this regard and the opportunity for the production to offer a thought-provoking perspective. Although aware of the possible controversies surrounding the representation of the facts, Zenere maintains a position of openness and respect towards the different interpretations that the film may generate, reaffirming its commitment to a performance that seeks empathy but also honesty in the narrative. .
César Bordón and Mónica Antonópulos, are who give life to the parents of nahir and they also spoke with Infobae during the visit to the set.
Antonopoulos expressed the delicacy required when addressing such a sensitive topic, stating that “Every time I get involved in a project and a role, it challenges me. This case, which means continuing to analyze the perspective with which the case was approached, beyond the general debate that it arouses.” Likewise, she described the discomfort and challenge of playing the mother of nahirsuggesting a need to revisit the judgments surrounding the case with current information.
On the other hand, Staff he emphasized the importance of small details and attention to the minuscule as essential to telling a good story. The director’s focus on using specific cinematographic techniques to enhance the narrative stood out: “Her character has some very nice shots that appear out of focus, covered with her hair. It is a film of a lot of silence and of supporting what is not said.” The choice of these narrative methods reflects an effort to tell the story with the complexity and depth it deserves, respecting the reality of the events and people involved.
Both actors agreed on the emotional and social magnitude of participating in a project based on such a resonant real case. Bordón highlighted how the preparation of the actors and the director sought to achieve an authentic and respectful representation, while highlighting the importance of the active spectator in completing the narrative. “It is part of our job to sow that doubt”Bordón mentioned, alluding to the responsibility of provoking reflection beyond the mere presentation of the facts.
Another aspect commented on by the artists was the reaction of the public and their diversity of opinions regarding the project, which was perceived after the announcement of their participation. “I was aware from the moment it was announced, the fact that we were involved in this filming”said Bordón, which underlines the emblematic status of the case in society, as well as the responsibility they feel for their work in this context.
Antonopulos, for his part, explored the emotional burden and deep analysis required to embody characters from a story so full of controversy and tragedy. She highlighted how each actor handles the responsibility of bringing to life roles that, despite being based on real people, must be approached with a balance between empathy and the necessary artistic distance. They complete the cast Simon Hempe and Ignacio Gadanoamong others and has the direction of Hernán Guerschuny (Double speech).
This film project, although based on deeply real and often painful events, represents a conscious effort on the part of its cast and direction to sensitively and respectfully address the deeper layers of a story that continues to resonate. Through the words of Bordón and Antonopulos, not only the acting and ethical challenge involved in representing such complex figures is revealed, but also the power of cinema in provoking reflections on justice, truth, and how narratives can influence our understanding of the world. Schedule the premiere of this film for May 22 on Prime Video.
