Rodrigo Plá

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Rodrigo Plá

Born June 9, 1968 · Montevideo, Uruguay (age 58)

Rodrigo Plá (Montevideo, 1968) is a Uruguayan screenwriter and director. Plá studied photography, screenwriting and direction in Mexico City. In 2007 he directed La Zona (The Zone) which received the Venice Film Festival's award for best debut feature. His 2012 film The Delay was selected as the Uruguayan entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards.

Known For

The NewcomersThe Newcomers · 2026
The Newcomers
2026
MovieDrama
Three tweens investigate what is poisoning their village's rivers. Mateo narrates as he, his brother Tomas, refugee Tiana, and her dog Nube embark on an adventure to uncover the source of pollution.
The ZoneThe Zone · 2007
The Zone
6.32007
MovieThrillerDrama
Residents of an enclosed neighborhood in the middle of Mexico DF are shocked by a violent crime, and for one resident in particular, young Alejandro, the drama is ratcheted up when he encounters the lone kid who escaped the event and is hiding out within the neighborhood's borders.
Divine LoveDivine Love · 2019
Divine Love
5.92019
MovieDramaScience Fiction
In 2027 Brazil, civil servant Joana mainly deals with divorce cases. As a member of a branch of evangelical Christians known as the Divino Amor group, she uses her position to offer a kind of physical therapy to couples who want to separate. Although Joana and her husband Danilo regularly consummate their marriage, neither her constant prayers nor any other methods of assistance seem to be able to fulfill their desire for a child.
Neon BullNeon Bull · 2016
Neon Bull
6.72016
MovieDrama
Iremar works at the rodeo in North East of Brazil. From his home, the truck he uses to transport the animals, he dreams of a future in the region's booming clothing industry.
A Monster with a Thousand HeadsA Monster with a Thousand Heads · 2016
A Monster with a Thousand Heads
5.92016
MovieDramaThriller
When Sonia receives the news that her husband’s cancer has progressed to a critical stage, she races to secure the insurance company’s approval for the care that can help him.
RevoluciónRevolución · 2010
Revolución
5.12010
Movie
Made up of 10 short films, 'Revolucion' analyzes through the eyes of the directors what is the revolution today and what it means to the young minds of Mexico.
The Eye on the NapeThe Eye on the Nape · 2001
The Eye on the Nape
7.02001
MovieDramaCrime
This is the story of Pablo, a young uruguayan exiled in México, whose father was disappeared during the military dictatorship.
The Desert WithinThe Desert Within · 2008
The Desert Within
5.02008
MovieDrama
To redeem himself from a great sin, a man dedicates himself to building a church.

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