Movies About Argentina

From Fabián Bielinsky, starring Ricardo Darín, Gastón Pauls, Graciela Tenenbaum, María Mercedes Villagra
Rated R

Nine Queens is a 2000 Argentine crime drama film about two con artists. Marcos (Ricardo Darín) and Juan (Gastón Pauls) are introduced to each other by chance, and decide to partner up and attempt a large con involving a set of extremely valuable rare stamps, the "Nine Queens". However, they soon discover that they are not the only ones involved in the scam, and must use their wits to outsmart their opponents, as well as to outwit each other. As the film progresses, the characters’ true motivations and intentions are revealed, culminating in a tense and unpredictable climax.

From Juan José Campanella, starring Ricardo Darín, Héctor Alterio, Norma Aleandro, Eduardo Blanco
Rated R

Son of the Bride is a 2001 Argentinian romantic comedy-drama film directed by Juan José Campanella. The film centers on Rafael Belvedere (Ricardo Darín), a 40-year-old Argentine man who is a successful restaurateur in Buenos Aires. He is dealing with a mid-life crisis and is resistant to change and commitment, but his life is thrown into turmoil when his aging father (Héctor Alterio) suffers a mild stroke and expresses his desire to finally marry his longtime girlfriend, Nino (Norma Aleandro). As Rafael begins to re-evaluate his life, he is forced to make a decision about his future and his relationship with his father.

From Walter Salles, starring Gael García Bernal, Rodrigo de la Serna, Mía Maestro, Mercedes Morán
Rated R

The Motorcycle Diaries is a 2004 biopic directed by Walter Salles based on the memoirs of Che Guevara and Alberto Granado. The film follows the two young men on an 8,000-mile motorcycle journey through South America in the 1950s, when Guevara was 23 years old. Along the way, they experience poverty and injustice, meeting people from all walks of life, and it profoundly changes Guevara's outlook on life. The story culminates in a final act of solidarity when they help lepers in Peru. The Motorcycle Diaries is a powerful and inspiring movie that speaks to the power of friendship, solidarity, and humanity.

From Gustavo Taretto, starring Javier Drolas, Miguel Dedovich, Pilar López de Ayala, Miguel Alvarez
Rated Not Rated

Sidewalls is a 2011 Argentine romantic comedy film, written and directed by Gustavo Taretto. The film tells the story of two young, single professionals living in the same apartment building in Buenos Aires who are struggling with loneliness and dissatisfaction. Martin (Pablo Seijo) is an introverted cartographer who works from home and is content with his day-to-day routine but yearns for human connection. Then he meets Mariana (Mariana Tschudi), an attractive and outgoing graphic designer who has just been through a bad break-up. As Martin and Mariana get to know each other, their connection grows, and the two of them begin to form a unique bond. Sidewalls follows the two characters as they search for love and acceptance in the modern world, with its high-rise buildings, busy streets, and technology-dependent lives. As they navigate their way through the city, they also explore the complexities of human relationships and ultimately arrive at a place of understanding and acceptance.

From Alejandro Agresti, starring Rodrigo Noya, Alejandro Agresti, Julieta Cardinali, Carmen Maura
Rated PG-13

Valentin (Rodrigo Noya) is a precocious eight-year-old boy in Argentina during the 1960s. He lives with his doting, single father, who supports them both working at a movie theater. Valentin longs for a mother and yearns to know more about his late mother. When he finally meets a woman who he believes could be his mother, his life takes a dramatic turn. Father and son must confront difficult truths about their past, and Valentin must learn to accept that he may never know all the answers about his mother.

From Marcos Carnevale, starring Manuel Alexandre, China Zorrilla, Blanca Portillo, José Ángel Egido
Rated PG

Elsa & Fred is a charming, romantic comedy about two unlikely soulmates: the elderly and widowed Elsa, and her new neighbor Fred, an irreverent, free-spirited retiree. After living a dull, monotonous life for years, Elsa discovers a newfound sense of joy and adventure when Fred moves in next door and invites her to join him on a whimsical journey of self-discovery. Through a series of comedic and heartwarming events, the two embark on a journey of love and redemption, and in the process, learn to embrace life and all its surprises.

From Fabián Bielinsky, starring Ricardo Darín, Manuel Rodal, Dolores Fonzi, Mariana Malamud
Rated Not Rated

From Benjamín Ávila, starring Ernesto Alterio, Natalia Oreiro, César Troncoso, Teo Gutiérrez Moreno
Rated Not Rated

From Pablo Trapero, starring Martina Gusman, Guadalupe Rébora, Francisco Marquez, Roberto Maciel
Rated Not Rated

From Lucía Puenzo, starring Ricardo Darín, Valeria Bertuccelli, Germán Palacios, Carolina Pelleritti
Rated Not Rated

From Marcelo Piñeyro, starring Eduardo Noriega, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Pablo Echarri, Leticia Brédice
Rated R

From Pablo Giorgelli, starring Germán de Silva, Hebe Duarte, Nayra Calle Mamani, Matilde Jazmín Mamani
Rated Not Rated

From Daniel Burman, starring Daniel Hendler, Adriana Aizemberg, Jorge D'Elía, Sergio Boris
Rated Not Rated

From Daniel Burman, starring Daniel Hendler, Julieta Díaz, Arturo Goetz, Eloy Burman
Rated Unrated

From Lucrecia Martel, starring Mercedes Morán, Carlos Belloso, Alejandro Urdapilleta, María Alché
Rated R

From Pablo Trapero, starring Ricardo Darín, Jérémie Renier, Martina Gusman, Miguel Arancibia
Rated Not Rated

From Daniel Burman, starring Oscar Martínez, Cecilia Roth, Inés Efron, Arturo Goetz
Rated Unrated

From Ricardo de Montreuil, starring Bárbara Mori, Christian Meier, Manolo Cardona, Gaby Espino
Rated R