Twins Latin Films: ‘Roger on the Loose’ Boards Natalia Smirnoff
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“Roger on the loose” – New Film from Natalia Smirnoff Heads into Production
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Argentina’s Twins Latin Films has boarded Natalia Smirnoff’s upcoming feature “Roger on the Loose” (“Roger suelto”), which is poised to shoot next year in the forests and sierras of Córdoba, Argentina.
Led by producers Lorena Quevedo and Pablo Di Patrizio, Twins Latin Films joins Argentina’s Año Cero, Spain’s Fasten Films and Mexico’s Maria Jose Cordova of Somos Maravillosa to co-produce the drama.
Meanwhile,Twin Latins Films is participating in Iberseries & Platino Industria’s Co-Production Forum With Sports Family Dramedy “Time outside.”
“Roger on the Loose” marks a new milestone in Smirnoff’s career, best known for “Puzzle” (Berlinale) and ”Lock Charmer” (Sundance).
Synopsis
Drama follows roger, a 33-year-old neurodivergent man living with his sister, Margarita, in their family’s guesthouse nestled in a quiet mountain town. Deeply fascinated by fungi and their ecological mysteries, Roger lives a carefully structured life – one that begins to unravel with the arrival of curious tourists and, in particular, Lucy, who is drawn to the area in search of hallucinogenic mushrooms. As their connection deepens, long-buried desires surface, pushing Roger to confront his growing need for independence and the limits of his reliance on his sister – ultimately setting him on a path toward self-discovery.
Natalia Smirnoff: A Director to Watch
Natalia Smirnoff has established herself as a critically important voice in self-reliant cinema. Her previous works,”Puzzle” and “lock Charmer,” have garnered critical acclaim at prestigious film festivals like the Berlinale and Sundance. “Puzzle,” in particular, was a commercial success, demonstrating her ability to connect with audiences through nuanced storytelling. Her films often explore complex emotional landscapes and feature compelling character studies.
Production Details & Co-Production Partners
| Production company | Country | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Twins Latin Films | Argentina | Co-Producer |
| Año Cero | Argentina | Co-Producer |
| Fasten Films | Spain |