Gutiérrez is mai neim is now available on Disney+ and features a crime comedy filled with black humor and absurdities, set in the outskirts of Buenos Aires. The series, directed by Jesús Braceras and starring Darío Barassi and Yayo Guridi, revolves around the assassination of the Russian ambassador in Argentina and the attempt of two agents to solve the case before the CIA.
Darío Barassi underwent a remarkable physical transformation to portray Sub-Commissioner Roberto Gutiérrez, shaving his head to achieve a bald appearance. According to Jesús Braceras, this change was part of the actor’s personal quest to distance himself from his previous roles and explore a new facet of his career. The result is a laid-back and unmethodical character who uses his knowledge of the outskirts as his main tool in a complex and impactful investigation.
The series blends elements of classic crime stories with parody and references to westerns. Braceras points out that the fiction engages in a dialogue with productions from the 1980s and 1990s, citing titles like Lethal Weapon, The Naked Gun, and Hammer. The proposal includes a local take on the genre, incorporating characteristic elements of the western, thus creating a “‘conurbanized’ western,” where the soundtrack fuses typical western sounds with those from the outskirts.
For the action sequences, part of the cast underwent specific training in firearms handling alongside security force advisors. Barassi, Yayo, Juli Savioli, and other actors worked on gestures and movements associated with police work, aiming to provide the production with a greater sense of plausibility, despite the absurd narrative.
Filmed in locations like Ciudad Evita and the Carlos Gardel neighborhood, as well as in academic spaces and decommissioned factories, the series portrays a recognizable map of the outskirts, including junkyards, bingos, and other settings. Braceras emphasizes that heat is a key visual resource, evidenced by the appearance of the characters who are shown sweating and surrounded by fans, contributing to the dense atmosphere of the story.
The director mentioned among his favorite moments the interactions between Gutiérrez and Torcoletti, as well as the work of Juli Savioli, who plays Sergeant Ventura. The relationship between Gutiérrez and his partner Yoli, portrayed by Olivia Torrez, is presented as one of the emotional cores of the series, balancing the criminal investigation with satire and personal dynamics. Gutiérrez is mai neim, produced by Pampa Films, already has all its episodes available on Hulu and Disney+.
Source: www.infobae.com
