Netflix has announced Salvador, a new Spanish drama series whose storyline is drawn from the extremism happening across the world today.
Created by Aitor Gabilondo (Wrong Side of the Tracks, Muted, Patria, Unauthorized Living), Salvador tells the story of a father who discovers that his daughter belongs to a neo-Nazi group, which he must approach in order to try to rescue her and understand what led her there.
During a violent confrontation arranged between the radical fans of two football clubs, ambulance driver Salvador Aguirre (Luis Tosar, Cell 211, Sky High, The Minions of Midas) rescues his injured daughter, Milena (Claudia Salas, Élite, La Ruta, Las Pelotaris), a member of the ultra group, which defends racist, violent, and homophobic values — completely opposite to those he instilled in her by him.
Said series creator Aitor Gabilondo:
“We present Salvador in a socio-cultural context where many extremist debates that seemed to have been overcome are being revived. Luis Tosar embodies the bewilderment of the reasons that lead many young people to feel attracted to a far-right group in the face of his own daughter’s drift, and he wonders what has happened and what he can do. This project tackles issues such as immigration, extremism, crime, and lack of future. Salvador also fulfills my long-standing desire to work with Daniel Calparsoro, whom I have known since his short film WC and whose stark yet compassionate view fits so well with the story of Salvador. To complete the dream, I will have the opportunity to work with Luis Tosar, the most fascinating sad energy in Spanish cinema.”
A production of Alea Media, the series is directed by Daniel Calparsoro (Sky High, Operación Marea Negra) and executive produced by Aitor Gabilondo.
Filming of Salvador will begin in September in Madrid.
A premiere date has not been set yet. Stay tuned for updates.
__________________
As an affiliate of Amazon and other cos, affiliate links on this blog allow us to earn income from qualifying actions (at no extra cost to you).
