The List () is a 2022 Paraguayan-Argentine thriller film directed and written by Michael J. Hardy. The film stars Fernando Abadie, Claudia Scavone, Nathan Haase, Javier Enciso, Héctor Silva, Jesús Pérez, and Eduardo Cano.
Before its premiere, the film was already declared of cultural interest in Paraguay.
Synopsis
A wealthy exile family returns from the United States to reclaim their lives, after the fall of a brutal dictatorship. However, the new government accuses them of collaborating with the regime and the newcomers must survive a night without law. There are 12 hours that is granted to those who seek to take revenge by their own hands.
Cast
Fernando Abadie as Juan Torres
Claudia Scavone as Gabi Torres
Nathan Haase as Mark
Javier Enciso as Crazy Man
Héctor Silva as Judge Peña
Jesús Pérez as El General
Eduardo Cano as Commander López
Production
During an interview for "La Nación" on June 2, 2020, the director Michael J. Hardy revealed that the budget was around $100,000 and commented that the plot of "The List" took as inspiration his personal experiences during the period in which he served as an officer of the US Army and counterterrorism specialist in different parts of the world.
Filming
The principal photography began on February 25, 2020, in Asuncion, Paraguay and ended in mid-March of the same year.
Release
Release of the film was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It had its world premiere on October 7, 2022 at the Marbella International Film Festival, then it was released commercially on January 12, 2023 in Paraguayan theaters nationwide. The List was a top release in Paraguay during its run, with theatrical attendance behind Avatar, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and M3GAN, but consistently higher box office than The Fablemans, Terrifier 2, Perfect Game, Super Robots and Babylon.
Selected Awards
Best Feature Film - New World Film Festival, Barcelona, Spain
Best Feature Film - Sierra International Film Weekend, Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Remi Silver Award, Best Foreign Film - Worldliest Houston International Film Festival, Houston, Texas
Best Actor - Caracas Iberoamerican Film Festival, Venezuela
Best Supporting Actor - Marbella International Film Festival, Spain, Thrills and Chills, Los Angeles; Oniros Film Awards, New York
Best Trailer - Barcelona International Film Festival, Spain
Best Music Video – LA Reel Film Festival, Los Angeles
In addition to several other awards, The List was an “Official Selection” in over a dozen other film festivals.