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Master Rank #356

Argentina, 1985

2022

GCML Total8.7040% Greatness · 40% Engagement · 20% Ease

Directed by Santiago Mitre

CastRicardo Darín · Peter Lanzani · Alejandra Flechner

ArgentinaSpanishDrama / History140 minR
GCML CuratedNarrative FeatureModerate pace
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Spoiler-free premise

A team of prosecutors prepares an unprecedented case against leaders of Argentina’s former military dictatorship.

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In newly democratic Argentina, prosecutor Julio César Strassera is assigned to try leaders of the former military juntas. With young deputy Luis Moreno Ocampo, he assembles an inexperienced team to collect testimony about disappearances, torture, and state terror.

Why it belongs

Santiago Mitre makes historic prosecution gripping through witness preparation, office labor, political pressure, and Darín's anxious, stubborn Strassera.

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Ricardo Darín balances Strassera's fear, vanity, humor, and growing resolve. Case files, phone threats, family conversations, provincial interviews, courtroom testimony, and crowded offices make accountability a collective practical task.

Major award record

Metadata only · zero points in 40/40/20
Golden Globes1 win2023 · official film record ↗
Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language2023 · Argentina, 1985official film record ↗

Totals include every recorded competitive win. Only Picture or top-film honors, Direction, Screenplay, and lead or supporting performances are named.

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