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Argentina, 1985

Santiago Mitre
filmfestival
Fri 21 Apr 23 - Sun 30 Apr 23

‘Argentina, 1985’ is an exciting court film about the process against the Argentinian military junta of the eighties. At the same time, this historic document draws a lot of parallels with the current abuse of power in South-America.

On the 24th of March 1976, a military junta seizes power in Argentina. What follows is a right-wing reign of terror with countless executions and murders. A few years later, the young, ambitious lawyer Julio Strassera is determined to bring the former military leaders to justice. In order to do so, he has to show a big portion of patience, willpower and courage.

Court dramas can be cold and distant, but ‘Argentina, 1985’ manages to strike a balance between justice and emotion. One of Argentina’s greatest actors, Ricardo Darín, shows us his best side. The film also includes archival footage and gripping testimonies. This heart-breaking story does not only portray fear and injustice, but also truth and courage.

direction
Santiago Mitre
cast
Ricardo Darín, Peter Lanzani, Carlos Portaluppi
duration
140 min
year
2022
country
Argentina
language
Spanish
Subtitles
Dutch

Also a gripping thriller with well-written characters and excellent performances.

Tom Cassidy, Common Sense Media