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Cazzu debuts as actress in Netflix film 'Laughter and the Wind Cabin'
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Cazzu debuts as actress in Netflix film 'Laughter and the Wind Cabin'

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Argentine singer Cazzu makes her acting debut in the Netflix film "Risa y la cabina del viento" (Laughter and the Wind Cabin).
  • The film, available on streaming in Latin America, follows a 10-year-old girl who communicates with the dead through a mysterious phone booth after her father's death.
  • Cazzu plays the protagonist's mother, a role that has garnered critical attention, while the film itself received awards at international festivals.

Argentine artist Cazzu, known for her music career, has ventured into acting with her debut in the film "Risa y la cabina del viento" (Laughter and the Wind Cabin), now available on Netflix in Latin America. The movie marks a significant new achievement for the singer, expanding her artistic reach beyond music.

Directed by Juan Cabral, the film stars Cazzu alongside acclaimed Argentine actors Diego Peretti, Joaquín Furriel, and Elena Romero. The narrative centers on Risa, a 10-year-old girl grappling with the loss of her father. Her journey takes an extraordinary turn when she discovers a mysterious phone booth that allows her to communicate with the deceased.

Through this supernatural connection, Risa embarks on an emotional quest to confront her grief, uncover family secrets, and forge a new bond with her past. Cazzu portrays Sara, the mother of the young protagonist. This role showcases a different facet of the artist, surprising her fans with a performance distinct from her stage persona.

Before its streaming release, "Risa y la cabina del viento" garnered critical acclaim in Argentina. It received awards for Best Film and Best Director at the Mar del Plata International Film Festival and won the Audience Award at the La Fête du Cinéma in France. The film's premiere coincides with a highly successful period for Cazzu, whose "Latinaje en Vivo" tour has been selling out across various countries.

I am not allowed to speak.

— CazzuThe singer's statement about her personal life, contrasting with her public persona.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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