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The Moneychanger

The Moneychanger

Set largely in Montevideo, The Moneychanger stars Daniel Hendler as Humberto Brause, who takes advantage of Uruguay’s poor economy by specializing in offshore money laundering. Spanning the fifties to the seventies, the film follows Humberto as he gets increasingly in over his head with multiple shady book-cooking schemes throughout South America, leading to an ultimate life-or-death decision.

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Oscars: Uruguay Picks 'The Moneychanger' for International Film Category

Oscars: Uruguay Picks 'The Moneychanger' for International Film Category

Federico Veiroj's fifth film is set to premiere in Toronto International Film Festival's Platform competition and also will screen at the San Sebastian and New York film fests.