RAMIRO BLAS
REFERENCE ACTOR
Colonel Eric Schneider, the camp commandant, embodies a disciplined authority as an SS officer, balancing the brutal regime with a deep attachment to music. Unlike the typical executioner, his power in calm control and belief in order.
While he governs with bureaucratic efficiency, his appreciation for beauty highlights his inner, revealing a man shaped by both culture and horror, showcasing the coexistence of art and barbarity within.
Character inspired by the historical figure of
BUGSY SIEGEL
REFERENCE ACTOR
Miki Varga, a Jewish prisoner at Dachau, is transferred under the guise of serving in the SS dog service due to skills as a veterinarian and dog trainer. Inside the camp, his practical mind him to navigate the dangerous power dynamics while focused on his goal: Rebecca Cohen.
Miki's survival method is efficient; he avoids illusions and blends strategy with observation. a place designed to suppress initiative, he emerges as a leader, reading the system and inspiring revolt among fellow prisoners.
CAROLINA
LOPEZ MORENO
REFERENCE ACTRESS
Rebecca Cohen, a young Jewish woman raised in Brooklyn, becomes the silent focal point of the story after her arrest and deportation to a concentration camp in Venice. her imprisonment, Rebecca's talent as a musician and her strong spirit set her apart, allowing her to participate in the camp's life.
Her presence sparks a chain of events beyond the camp, rallying support and protection around. In a place meant strip away identity, Rebecca symbolizes dignity, memory, and resistence of humanity.
CAROLINA LOPEZ MORENO
Winter Olympic Closing Ceremony
JOSE CURA
REFERENCE ACTOR
COMPOSER & SOUND DESIGNER
Father Michelangelo, known as The Monk, is a calm mysterious prisoner with a disciplined demeanor. Beneath his clergyman exterior lies Michelangelo Valli, a former celebrated tenor who the opera world behind.
He maintains composed presence in the camp, speaking with clarity and purpose, earning the respect of fellow prisoners. Music connects his past to the, as he engages in musical activities, embodying faith, culture, and inner strength in a challenging.
José Cura leads the Hungarian Radio Art Groups in the powerful world premiere of his Requiem Mass.
STAV STRASHKO
REFERENCE ACTRESS
Ela Stein navigates the Café des Artistes in Munich, a place where culture seems untouched by the regime. There, she shares a moment Schneider, overshadowed by fear.
Suddenly, officers invade, forcibly removing her and ending her elegance with. Marked as a pink triangle, she sent to Block Z, where homosexual prisoners face humiliation and, highlighting a marginalized form of persecution that seeks to erase identity and freedom.
NINA RIMA
REFERENCE ACTRESS
Sophie, a Jewish prisoner, faced hardship early in life after losing her left leg, which forged her quiet resilience. When Nazi persecution leads to her deportation to concentration camps, physical vulnerability clashes with a brutal system.
Despite the circumstances, she maintains her sense of self through endurance and composure, refusing to let suffering define her. In the camp, Sophie embodies a unique courage, determined to uphold her humanity in an environment meant to it.
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CEL ANIMATION MOTIONS
RUBEN DARIO SALAS
Co-Producer
Rubén Darío Salas is a highly acclaimed Audio Engineer and Music Producer, with multi GAMMYs® Award and Nominations under his belt.
He has worked with music acts, video games, and film industries from all over the world, recording and producing albums and audio-visual media. His expertise and talent have made him a sought-after in the industry.
In addition to his impressive experience, Rubén is also a part of Cel Animation Company. His involvement with the company has allowed him to expand his skills and work on exciting authorial animation projects that showcase his creativity and technical abilities. Rubén's dedication to his craft and his passion for music and audio engineering make him a valuable asset to any project he works on.