The 2009 film is a Venezuelan romantic drama set against the historical backdrop of World War II. It is particularly noted for highlighting Venezuela's strategic role in providing oil to the Allies and the real-world espionage that occurred in the Caribbean at the time. Film Overview Release Date: September 25, 2009. Director: Haik Gazarian (directorial debut). Key Cast: Ruddy Rodríguez as Venezzia. Alfonso Herrera as Frank Moore. Rafael Romero as Commander Enrique Salvatierra. Plot Summary
Amidst this glamour, a parallel universe existed: the red carpet arrivals, the press junkets, the drunken after-parties at the Hotel Excelsior on the Lido island, and the chaotic backstage areas. This is where the exclusive footage originates.
The Romance: Moore falls into a passionate and dangerous affair with Salvatierra’s wife, Venezzia (Ruddy Rodríguez), which threatens both his military mission and his personal safety when he is suspected of being a double agent. Cast and Production venezzia 2009 ok ru exclusive
Critics' Take: Reviews highlight the strong chemistry between Rodríguez and Herrera, though some critics noted amateur elements in the filming style. It is often praised for bringing attention to a lesser-known chapter of Venezuelan history—the German U-boat attacks on its oil tankers. Watching Venezzia on OK.RU
Frank’s ability to speak Spanish is his greatest asset but also makes him an outsider to his American superiors and a "suspicious" figure to the Venezuelans. The Domestic Front: The 2009 film is a Venezuelan romantic drama
The story is based on the historical fact that Venezuela supplied nearly 60% of the oil used by the Allied forces during World War II.
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Every year, Russia operates a cultural pavilion at Venice. In 2009, the "Russian House" was located near the Palazzo del Cinema. Exclusive clips showed drunk producers, aspiring directors, and models dancing to 90s Russian pop music. One particularly viral clip (which, if found, would be a holy grail) allegedly featured Alexei Balabanov (who presented nothing that year but attended as a guest) debating the ending of The Sopranos with a bewildered Italian journalist.