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Argentina 1985
Drama · History · Crime · 2022
In the 1980s, a team of lawyers takes on the heads of Argentina's bloody military dictatorship in a battle against odds and a race against time.
Movie details
Argentina 1985
2022 Drama · History · Crime 2h 21m
Critical arithmetic
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Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.8 / 10
Community rating
In the 1980s, a team of lawyers takes on the heads of Argentina's bloody military dictatorship in a battle against odds and a race against time.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Argentina 1985?
For the defence
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Santiago Mitre
Written by
Mariano Llinás · Santiago Mitre
Ricardo Darín
Julio Strassera
Peter Lanzani
Luis Moreno Ocampo
Alejandra Flechner
Silvia
Paula Ransenberg
Susana
Carlos Portaluppi
Juez
Antonia Bengoechea
Maria Eugenia
Laura Paredes
Adriana Calvo de Laborde
Court is in session
Put Argentina 1985 on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.