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Simón is a 2023 drama film written, directed, co-produced and edited by Venezuelan filmmaker Diego Vicentini. It is about a young Venezuelan protester, Simón, who after being arrested and tortured during protests in Venezuela flees the country and seeks asylum in Miami, where he must decide whether to stay in the city or return to Venezuela. The feature film has received multiple awards, including Best International Narrative Feature at the Dallas International Film Festival and Best Feature Film at the Venezuelan Film Festival.
Original Release
10/05/2023
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Christian McGaffney | Simón |
| Jana Nawartschi | Melissa |
| Luis Silva | Joaquín |
| Roberto Jaramillo | Chucho |
| Franklin Vírgüez | Colonel Lugo |
| Prakriti Maduro | Helena |
| Pedro Pablo Porras | Main Guard |
| Sallie Glaner | Dr. Moore |
| Conlan Kisilewicz | Jordan |
| Carlos Guerrero | Papo |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Christian McGaffney | Simón |
| Jana Nawartschi | Melissa |
| Luis Silva | Joaquín |
| Roberto Jaramillo | Chucho |
| Franklin Vírgüez | Colonel Lugo |
| Prakriti Maduro | Helena |
| Pedro Pablo Porras | Main Guard |
| Sallie Glaner | Dr. Moore |
| Conlan Kisilewicz | Jordan |
| Carlos Guerrero | Papo |
| Sofia Riba | Chloe |
| Gabriel Bonilla | Pharmacist Helson |
| José Ramón Barreto | Antonio |
| Mike Boland | Mateo |
| Arianne Giron | Adriana |
| Idanis Infante | Carolina |
| Isairis | Raquel |
| Kellianne Rae Jordan | Officer Hill |
| Suzanne Kovi | Lawyer |
| Shakti Maal | Laura |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Diego Vicentini | Producer |
| Jorge González | Producer |
| Lauren Herrel | Producer |
| Marcel Rasquin | Producer |
| Rafael E. Rodríguez | Producer |
| Heath Ryan | Producer |
