Okupas

About Okupas

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• About
• Making / Production
• Actors
• Trivia / Interesting Facts
• Awards
• Quotes
• Music
• Soundtrack

About

Okupas is a drama television series that premiered in 2020. It revolves around the lives of a group of young people who occupy abandoned buildings (known as "okupas" in Spanish) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The show delves into the daily struggles, dreams, and relationships of these characters as they navigate their unconventional lives. It offers a raw and realistic portrayal of poverty, social inequality, and the pursuit of freedom.

Making / Production

Okupas was created by Argentine director and screenwriter Bruno Stagnaro, who is known for his work in the crime drama genre. The series was produced by leading Argentine production company Patagonik Film Group, in collaboration with Cablevisión and Channel 7. It was filmed on location in various neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, capturing the gritty atmosphere of the city.

Actors

• Rodrigo de la Serna as Ricardo "Rulo" Villarreal - A charismatic leader within the okupa community.
• Ariel Staltari as Walter - Rulo's best friend who joins him in the occupation.
• Juan Carlos Palomino as El Cordobés - A former boxer struggling with addiction.
• Diego Alonso Gómez as Walterio "La Rata" - An eccentric member of the group who often causes trouble.
• Carla Quevedo as Nancy - A young woman seeking refuge from her abusive family.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Okupas was heavily influenced by the Neo-Realism movement in cinema, aiming to depict reality in a raw and unfiltered way.
• The series gained critical acclaim and became a cult hit in Argentina.
• Okupas was originally aired in 2000 and was re-released in 2020 with remastered video and audio quality.
• The show's theme song, "Una Lágrima Tuya" by legendary Argentine rock band Bersuit Vergarabat, became an iconic anthem for the series.

Awards

Okupas received various awards and nominations, including:

• Argentine Academy Award for Best Miniseries or TV Movie
• Telenovela Award for Best Miniseries

Quotes

• "Vivir sin plata, sin salir, sin laburo, sin que te chupe el orto algún chanta. ¿No ven cómo puedo ser feliz?" - Rulo
• "Nada va a cambiar, capo. Esto siempre va a ser igual." - Walter

Music

The music in Okupas is an integral part of the series, representing the rebellious spirit of the characters and the turbulent environment they live in.

Soundtrack

• "Una Lágrima Tuya" - Bersuit Vergarabat
• "Canción de Bobinho" - Los Natas
• "Rompan Todo" - Catupecu Machu
• "Pinini Reggae" - Pampa Yakuza