Casa de Papel: the phenomenon series
For those who don’t know it yet; it all starts with a mysterious man called the professor and his ingenious but risky plan. The famous Netflix series that doesn’t give you time to catch your breath. Straight from Spain, this series has become in 4 years the phenomenon everyone is talking about.
A Remarkable Appetizer
"La Casa de Papel" stands out as the popular series of the moment! Heist, gunfire, unexpected twists; that’s the recipe for its success. The plot, if you haven’t understood yet, starts with the adventure of 8 robbers whose goal is to leave with their own banknotes.
Of course, the police will not let them do it. The beginning of this series is simple and piques curiosity. The further we go in this series, the more we realize that the professor can be credible with the theory he presents to his team.
A Remarkable Appetizer
The professor’s team keeps their identity secret and for that, each of them is given the name of a city to guarantee their anonymity. Tokyo, Berlin, Denver, Rio, Oslo, Helsinki, Rio Nairobi, as well as Marseille, Stolkom, Palermo who will be joined by Sofia during their adventures. Each member has a skill necessary for the plan’s development. A team with unsuspected potential and explosive character.
As the series progresses, we get to know them and discover their motivation. The viewer can quickly become attached to these almost peaceful “thugs.”
The director, Alex Pina, manages to make some characters from the opposing camp likable. Raquel Murious, in charge of negotiations with the robbers, and Angel, her deputy, both manage to earn a certain esteem in the eyes of the viewers.
Symbol of Rebellion
These “thugs” of all kinds do not attack the people’s economy or a particular person and they make that clear. This is a first in a heist.
Criminals, outcasts, thieves, robbers, lunatics... despite all the titles one can give them, they show and denounce at the same time that they are still “less” guilty than some bankers or executives.
"La Casa de Papel" carries a message of rebellion. Their masks bearing the likeness of Salvador Dali (famous Spanish painter) could have some similarity with those of Anonymous.
For me, this mask means many things, but above all it means the spirit that embodies resistance,” says Alvaro Morte, the actor of the professor, in the documentary episode on Netflix.
This mask also symbolizes the painter’s madness, as well as his idea of breaking the rules, just like the professor. Salva (the professor) will refer to the Indignados and their protest movements at Puerta del Sol and confides; “being the grandson of an Italian partisan.” The series’ anthem, "Bella Ciao" dates back to World War II. A song written by Italian revolutionaries who fought against the German forces allied with the Italian fascist movement. The use of this song is very symbolic. This choice shows the robbers’ will not to steal from the people. In season 3, we see Berlin and the professor singing “Guantanamera” by Compay Segundo. It’s a small reference to the Guantanamo prisons, known for violence and questionable torture techniques and of course, their will to act the opposite way, without violence. Their jumpsuits could also remind the prisoners’ outfits. Red is the color of passion and revolution. Despite all these symbols, their goals are not very revolutionary. These heroes simply want to enjoy their millions and offer themselves a dream life.
Denver in Project X Paris
Denver, whose real name is Jaime Lorente, surprised us by posting a photo of himself in Project X Paris the day before the release of part 4. Jaime Lorente is no stranger to Project X Paris; indeed, we had already noticed him several times with our outfits.
Do you want to discover or rediscover the series? Head over to Netflix.