Category Archives: Argentina

The right to live and love even within the jaws of justice – “Leonera” [2008 Argentina]

Pin it!The 70′s and 80′s may have spawned and subsequently flogged to death an entire sub-genre of exploitative films called Women-in-prison dramas, but just when we thought there’s nothing more left to ‘explore’, comes Argentinian director Pablo Trapero’s Cannes-nominated drama, … Continue reading

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A thoughtful study of a marriage, “El Campo” [2011 Argentina]

Pin it!Hernán Belón makes his feature film debut through “El Campo” [Eng. Title: In the Open], an understated drama concerning a couples’ commitment to their marriage in contemporary Argentina.
Storyline:
City couple Santiago and Elisa move to the countryside with their toddler … Continue reading

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Carla Crespo and Julia Martínez Rubio in “Castro” [2009 Argentina]

Pin it!Film professor Alejo Moguillansky is among the more interesting contemporary directors making films in Argentina today. His frenetic drama “Castro” appears to be an exercise in slapstick nihilism with its protagonist caught in an existential trap.
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Martina Gusman in “Elefante Blanco” [2012 Argentina]

Pin it!Argentinian Pablo Trapero, among the more talented young directors working in Latin America today, is renowned for his originality, cinematic eye, and uncompromising film making. From what I’ve seen so far, his screenplay and depictions are gritty, his topics … Continue reading

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Malena Solda in “Juntos para Siempre” [2010 Argentina]

Pin it!Screenwriter Pablo Solarz makes an impressive directorial feature film debut through the bitter-sweet comedy drama, “Juntos para Siempre” [Eng. Title: Forever Together]. Tinged with typical Argentinian irony, it is also mildly self-indulgent, but nevertheless very enjoyable with some hilarious … Continue reading

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