Over the past weeks, Netflix showed the achievements of some basic productions that will be the premiere within 2025. And between new seasons or conclusions of its most beloved stories, it illuminates a specific series. We are talking about the adaptation of the comic book EternityOne of the most interesting scientific and fiction works of the twentieth century and a link to the genre in Latin America. But, in particular, the work of Héctor Germán Oesterheld and Francisco Solano Lopez, This is a special prospect for dystopia, which has intrigued readers around the world for decades.
This is because in addition to the quality of unusual and difficult work, Eternity It also marks the historical moment in Argentina. At the same time, to some extent, on the rest of the American continent. Published between 1957 and 1959 in the journal Weekly zero hourThe history of the surviving in the world disaster was marked by the highest point of the golden age of the Argentine comic book. But later, and especially, after the murder of Ector Herman Estherheld in the midst of Argentina’s political violence, the work became a symbol of freedom. Also one A symbolic study on the dangers of totalitarianism and the ubiquity of violence.
Currently turned into a piece of worship, Eternity He arrives at the Netflix catalog April 30, which was preceded by expectations and curiosity. In addition, preserving all its unique air in relation to the death of civilization and how the hero can change the situation. At the same time, with its undeniable political tone for subtext, this is production for debate and the question of power. One of the moments that The initial work led to a new dimension, and for which it has become especially famous.
“Eternaluta” and his vision of the pessimistic future
Although this is a dystopic scientific -fiction story, Eternity It is also allegory about power and resistance to systematic violence. Located in the inaccurate future, he tells the history of extraterrestrial invasion to the Earth, which brings with him a toxic snowstorm. The substance destroys most of humanity, Leaving a desert landscape on his way, being composed of death, sooner or later.
In the midst of a similar territory, the resistance of Buenos -Airez survives as he can in the middle of the garbage of the city. One of them is Juan Salvo, the eternal name, and through it we know not only the story of what happened until then. In addition, a panorama of horror, which includes a clash of other survivors between antagonistic fractions. So the story of Bifurka calculated both desperate resistance against An invisible enemy who controls the world as the life of his anonymous heroes.
However, the point of view is not heroic or idealized. One of the most interesting elements in Eternalauta is his ability to deepen the suffering and dignity of his characters with skill. Much more, give the reader the opportunity to draw his own conclusions about what is happening, both with characters and an attack of aliens. Which has become more complicated The fact that the plot reaches the world described by work becomes more perverted and gloomy.
Metaphization in unique work
In addition to the above, most of the attractiveness Eternity He uses an unusual resource to tell your story. This, having transformed the writer Hector Herman Esthereld in the testimony of everything that the protagonist John Salvo must say. In fact, a significant part of the argument is history, with the exception of the surprised Estherheld. Everything, listening and allows you Violence of the outside world from a personal and subjective point of view.
Thus, the conspiracy begins in the Argentine province of Vicente Lopez, where the main character lives with his wife Elena and his daughter. In the midst of family evening, they listen to the news that an inexplicable event in the Pacific Ocean. But before they can react in any way or point of view, the electric service is interrupted. Turning away from the house, they discover that snowfall Luminescent flakes fall on the street, on which corpses lie in the middle of car chaos.
Step by step in the plot tells about the apocalypse of which is not enough or nothing is known, thanks to the terrifying experience of Juan and others. From the shocking method, they discover that the snow is deadly until they confirm that they are under the aliens. Eternity This becomes more complicated and rich in detail, trying to reflect About the origin of the need to survive and get up. Even in the worst circumstances.
Dramatic event around the El -Eternalut
Since the publication, the comic has become a great success that has won readers of all ages. But almost by accident, he also turned to a symbol of resistance and struggle, against the background of the difficult political situation of Argentina. A mediocre world, ruined by influential creatures capable of killing the slightest resistance, seemed a parallel with the consistent military governments of the country. Reading, which became more obvious during The 1970s, with a reprint with a great sensation of an subversive nature in history.
By that time, the Estherheld family was faced with the predominant regime and offered everything possible to resist. The author became a contradictory figure and is increasingly related to actions related to opposition to militarism. But In particular, a symbol of a political ideal that advocated freedom and civil power.
All of the above caused an unprecedented deployment of cruelty against Estherheld. For 18 months, between 1976 and 1977, four family daughters (two, pregnant) and their corresponding husbands were killed. The author and his wife Elsa managed to hide, trying to save his life. From the underground, Estherheld continued to publish work until April 1977, which were captured and disappeared in the repressive system of dictatorship. The latter, which was seen alive, was in January 1978 in the secret prison of the army in Vesuvio. By that time, his work was subjected to censorship and will continue until 1983.
“Eternaluta” for a new generation
On April 30, Netflix will be adapted to the work created for television Bruno Stalro and under the supervision of one of the grandchildren of Estherjeld. Based on the comic version of 1957, Ricardo Darin in the role of Juan Salvo will act in it, And he will tell the same story about the apocalyptic alien invasion.
But besides this, Darin himself announced that the film would have an allegorical and political origin, which will observe the original. The decision that not only honors Estherheld’s memory, but also his struggle. What does Production by one of the most interesting Netflix in 2025.
Source: Hiper Textual
