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1985 · 112 min · NR

The Official Story

Directed by Luis Puenzo · Drama, History

The Official Story (1985) is a Drama film, directed by Luis Puenzo set in Buenos Aires during the 1980s. It runs 112 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of freedom & oppression, family & loyalty, and identity run throughout.

Composer
Atilio Stampone
Cinematography
Félix "Chango" Monti
Cast
Norma AleandroHéctor AlterioHugo AranaGuillermo BattagliaChela RuizPatricio ContrerasAníbal MorixeMaría Luisa Robledo

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Buenos Aires
Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Freedom & OppressionFamily & LoyaltyIdentity
Tone
BleakTenseMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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