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Netflix Premieres Argentine Political Thriller ‘Las maldiciones’

The adaptation of Claudia Piñeiro’s novel shifts the story to Argentina’s north to ground a family-driven drama in lithium-era power struggles.

Overview

  • The limited series debuted on Netflix on September 12 and stars Leonardo Sbaraglia as a provincial governor alongside Gustavo Bassani.
  • Set in a northern province, the plot follows the kidnapping of the governor’s daughter during a decisive legislative push tied to lithium extraction.
  • Created by Daniel Burman with Martín Hodara, the screen version relocates and contemporizes the 2017 novel to emphasize inherited bonds and political calculation.
  • Filmed across eight locations in Jujuy—including La Quiaca and high-altitude Susques—the 34‑day shoot employed over 257 professionals and features the screen debut of 12‑year‑old Francesca Varela.
  • Coverage diverges on length, with several outlets listing three episodes of roughly 35–45 minutes each and at least one citing eight chapters, and early reviews highlight strong performances and a tightly focused thriller.