About Wasp Network

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About

Wasp Network is a 2020 thriller movie that tells the story of Cuban spies in the 1990s who were sent to the United States on a mission to infiltrate anti-Cuba organizations. The movie is based on the true story of the Wasp Network, a group of Cuban spies that operated in Florida during that time. It is directed by Olivier Assayas and stars Penélope Cruz, Ana de Armas, Edgar Ramírez, and Wagner Moura.

The movie begins with the arrival of René Gonzalez, a Cuban pilot, to Miami, where he defects and starts a new life. Soon after, other members of the network, including Juan Pablo Roque and Gerardo Hernandez, join him in the United States. They form a secret network that gathers information on anti-Cuban organizations and tries to prevent acts of terrorism against Cuba. As the spies become more deeply involved in their mission, they face increasingly high stakes and the danger of exposure.

Making / Production

Wasp Network is based on the book "The Last Soldiers of the Cold War" by Brazilian journalist Fernando Morais. The movie was directed by Olivier Assayas, known for his work on films such as Personal Shopper and Clouds of Sils Maria. The production took place in various locations including Cuba, Spain, and the United States. Assayas aimed to create an atmospheric and realistic portrayal of the events and the time period.

Actors

• Penélope Cruz as Olga Salanueva - A wife of one of the Cuban spies.
• Edgar Ramírez as René Gonzalez - A Cuban pilot who defects to the United States.
• Wagner Moura as Juan Pablo Roque - A member of the Wasp Network.
• Ana de Armas as Ana Magarita Martinez - René's wife who joins him in Miami.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Wasp Network was an actual spy ring operating in the United States during the 1990s.
• The movie is based on real events and some characters in the film are based on real people.
• Penélope Cruz and Edgar Ramírez previously worked together in the film "The Counselor" (2013).
• Olivier Assayas won the Best Director award at the Venice Film Festival for his work on Wasp Network.

Awards

Wasp Network won the Best Director award at the 2020 Venice Film Festival.

Quotes

• "We do heroic things, but nobody ever knows about them." - René Gonzalez
• "Working for the revolution means working for Cuba." - Juan Pablo Roque

Music

The music for Wasp Network was composed by Alberto Iglesias. The score adds to the tension and suspense of the movie, enhancing the thriller atmosphere.

Soundtrack

• "Chan Chan" by Compay Segundo
• "Vivo en un Sueño" by Los Cinco
• "Veinte Años" by Buena Vista Social Club
• "Hasta Siempre Comandante" by Carlos Puebla