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Campanella’s Parque Lezama Opens in Theaters Ahead of Planned March Netflix Release

Early reviews single out the paired performances of Luis Brandoni with Eduardo Blanco as the film’s defining strength.

Overview

  • Juan José Campanella adapts his long-running stage version of Herb Gardner’s I’m Not Rappaport into a feature anchored by Luis Brandoni and Eduardo Blanco.
  • The film opened on February 19 in select Argentine cinemas with Maco Cine distributing, and has a listed runtime of 115 minutes.
  • Critics highlight a faithful, Argentine-localized approach that preserves the play’s structure and dialogue while using close framing and on-location shooting in Buenos AiresParque Lezama.
  • Coverage emphasizes themes of aging, friendship, nostalgia and social vulnerability, noting the movie’s intimate, performance-driven focus.
  • Most principal actors reprise their stage roles, with Agustín Aristarán cited as the key new face, and streaming on Netflix is planned for March 2026 though some outlets note no platform-dated day yet.