Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Cinematic Genesis
The film is introduced as a 1965 Argentine production directed by Fernando Ayala. Key creative personnel and the primary cast are assembled for the project.
Key Events
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Director Appointment — Fernando Ayala is appointed as the film's director.
Location: Production Office
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Screenplay Drafting — Collaborative screenplay development begins.
Location: Writing Room
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Writer Collaboration — Ayala co-writes the screenplay with Estrada.
Location: Script Meeting
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Casting Announcement — Main protagonists are officially cast for the project.
Location: Studio
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Script Drafts — Collaborative screenplay documents guiding production.
Location: Writer's Desk
Narrative Foundation
The story is defined as a police drama, establishing its genre and thematic focus. The creative team collaborates to adapt real-world events into a cinematic structure.
Key Events
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Casting Announcement — Main protagonists are officially cast for the project.
Location: Studio
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Lead Actor Selection — Alcón secures a leading role in the drama.
Location: Audition Room
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Lead Actress Selection — Legrand is chosen as the female lead protagonist.
Location: Audition Room
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Supporting Cast Assembly — Additional principal actors join the ensemble.
Location: Casting Office
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Genre Definition — The project is formally classified as a police drama.
Location: Production Meeting
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Historical Inspiration — The 1963 bank robbery is identified as the core inspiration.
Location: Archives
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Robbery Reference — Details of the Policlínico Bancario heist are studied.
Location: Historical Record
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Buenos Aires — Primary filming location and historical backdrop.
Location: Buenos Aires
Historical Echoes
The plot draws direct inspiration from the August 1963 Policlínico Bancario robbery. This real-life crime provides the core conflict and tension for the narrative.
Key Events
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Robbery Reference — Details of the Policlínico Bancario heist are studied.
Location: Historical Record
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Date Confirmation — The August 29, 1963 event date is locked into the narrative.
Location: Calendar
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Location Scouting — Ayala scouts the actual crime scene for filming.
Location: Buenos Aires
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Authentic Shooting — Principal photography takes place at the historical location.
Location: Policlínico Bancario Site
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Buenos Aires — Primary filming location and historical backdrop.
Location: Buenos Aires
Artistic Realization
Principal photography takes place at the actual historical location in Buenos Aires. The film culminates in its premiere, blending authentic setting with dramatic storytelling.
Key Events
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Film Premiere — The movie officially premieres on May 5, 1965.
Location: Argentina
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Tension Building — Dramatic scenes are shot to heighten police drama stakes.
Location: Film Set
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Climax Filming — High-intensity sequences are captured for the narrative peak.
Location: Studio Backlot
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Post-Production — Footage is edited and scored to finalize the film.
Location: Editing Suite
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Cast Integration — Trigo's scenes are integrated into the final cut.
Location: Studio
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Premiere Screening — The completed film is shown to the public for the first time.
Location: Cinema
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Cultural Reception — The movie establishes its place in Argentine cinema history.
Location: Argentina