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"Rereading: Mafalda" is a series/documentary about the comic strip of the same name that was created in the 60s by Joaquín Salvador Lavado Tejón (Quino) and due to its popularity has been translated into more than 30 languages. Since September 27, 2023, the production has been available on Disney Plus.
In that context, Depor had the opportunity to talk to Lorena Muñoz, the director of the series to learn more about the time it took to produce the series that has been highly anticipated by fans of the famous character.
How long did it take to produce "Rereading: Mafalda"?
"I was called at the end of 2019, between the beginning of 2020 (pre-pandemic). I don't remember exactly when it was resumed, but it started and everything was very fast. We put together and edited, and now we are here in 2023 on Disney Plus. Before that, I had made documentaries that were very independent and took a very long time, so I also know what it is like to produce in Latin America," says Lorena Muñoz,
When is "Rereading: Mafalda" available?
The series/documentary is available on Disney Plus and Star Plus since September 27. The production has been directed by Lorena Muñoz, who was chosen by Disney to produce "Rereading: Mafalda". The director is well known for "Gilda, no me arrepiento de este amor," a famous film about the singer.
How many episodes does "Rereading: Mafalda" have?
The series will have four episodes of approximately 30 minutes each. The interesting thing about each episode is that through some "Mafalda" fans, you can learn more about how the story started and also about those characters who for some reason stopped appearing over time.
On which streaming platform is "Rereading: Mafalda" available?
The series will be available on Disney Plus, a streaming service that offers a wide variety of movies, series, and documentaries for a cost of 27.90 soles per month. The platform allows you to create up to 7 profiles per account, but you can only use it on 4 screens at the same time.
What is the plot of "Rereading: Mafalda"?
The production includes unpublished archival material and also features the participation of Quino's family members, so thanks to them, some secrets of the comic strip were revealed, which, despite the years, remains very popular among people.
Appearances in "Rereading: Mafalda"
- Maitena
- Liniers
- Montt
- Tute
- Rep
- Kemchs
- Raquel Riba Rossi.
Trailer for "Rereading: Mafalda"
Who was the creator of "Mafalda"?
Quino, whose real name was Joaquín Salvador Lavado Tejón, was born in Mendoza (Argentina) on July 17, 1932, and died in Mendoza on September 30, 2020, and in the 60s, he became very popular thanks to "Mafalda," his most internationally known comic strip.
The creator of the comic strip awakened his vocation and talent thanks to his uncle who was an illustrator and was also named Joaquín. Many believe that the fame of the comic strip is due to the fact that its characters are beings that can connect with the audience since they are very common, and that allows people to feel identified with some of their behaviors.