Years ago, the Mexican director Jorge Michel Grau plunged us into a claustrophobic experience through the film 7:19 (2016), where from a diverse group of characters, the terror experienced by countless Mexicans during the catastrophe caused by the 1985 earthquake in Mexico City was represented. And now, Grau will plunge into that same theme again thanks to the upcoming series every minute counts. Next, we tell you everything you need to know about this new Prime Video original production.
What is the series about?
An official synopsis of every minute countsthe upcoming drama series about one of the most heartbreaking episodes in our history, dictates the following:
«It tells how, as a result of the terrible 1985 earthquake in Mexico City, a doctor tied to his past, a journalist in search of fame, and a family in crisis, will be forced to risk their lives in extreme situations to save theirs and thousands of other people who were buried. In his titanic rescue efforts, every minute becomes an opportunity to rewrite his own destiny.”
The scripts for the series were co-written by Jorge Michael Grau, in complicity with Alfredo Félix-Díaz (Like fallen from heaven), Victoria Orvañanos (Dogma), Natalia Quevedo (oblivion killer), Venancio Villalobos (Not even in the darkest of my afternoons) and the debuting screenwriter Alejandro Valenzuela.
The cast
In the leading roles of every minute countswe will see Osvaldo Benavides (The Good Doctor), Maya Zapata (I’m Your Fan: The Movie), Jesus Zavala (tell me when you) and Antonio de la Vega (a strange enemy).
They complement the cast Miriam Balderas (Bayonet), Azalia Ortiz (7:19), Monica Del Carmen (A cop movie), Gabriela Cartol (the chambermaid), Luis Fernando Pena (Hurray Mexico!), Zamia Fandino (The Legend of La Llorona), damayanti quintanar (The girl who cleans), Daniel Martinez (The Lord of the heavens) and Pamela Vargas (this story rings a bell).
About the production team
In addition to Grau, the direction of the episodes of every minute counts will fall on Moises Ortiz Urquidi (The Aparicios), alex zuno (I have to die every night) and Analeine Cal and Major (where the birds go to die).
It is worth mentioning that, apart from this upcoming series and the shocking disaster tape 7:19director Jorge Michel Grau is recognized for leading the baton We are what we are (2010), a debut feature that earned him participation in the Directors’ Fortnight at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. He has also directed big sky (2015), Loss (2019) and episodes of television series such as where there was fire and oblivion killer.
every minute counts is produced by Amazon Studios and Traziende Films. Eric Reid is the producer, while Juan Manuel Borbolla and Mónica Vargas serve as executive producers.
“Of all the dramatic stories that we have experienced in Mexico in recent years, those related to the earthquakes are probably some of the most difficult to address,” said Alonso Aguilar Castillo, head of Original Content for Mexico at Prime Video, in a statement. official. “We are sure that Jorge Michel Grau and Traziende Films are the perfect team to produce a series that honors the true stories that inspired us, illuminating hope and not just the tragedy that Mexican society suffered.”
The Traziende Films brand comes from producing the film Tangos, tequilas and some lies (2023) from Prime Video, with Cassandra Sánchez-Navarro and David Chocarro. He is also responsible for the black minutes (2021), winner of three awards at the 64th Ariel Awards.
“We are very excited to be able to tell this story hand in hand with Prime Video, using the latest virtual production technology that will allow us to show, in a unique way, the drama experienced by Mexicans during the earthquake,” added Borbolla, CEO of Traziende Films. . “It is a profound and respectful narrative that honors the lives lost and saved.”
When it premieres?
every minute counts expected to be released sometime in 2024 through Prime Video, in more than 240 countries and territories. the platform of streaming officially announced the start of filming in July 2023.
first look at every minute counts
Antonio G. Spindola I have very bad memory. Out of solidarity with my memories, I choose to lose myself too. Preferably in a movie theater.