News of film festival

Director Lucrecia Martel airs new documentary at Venice festival

Yesterday 22:52 Lucrecia Martel bring indigenous Argentine voices to Venice with her new documentary 'Nuestra Tierra.'

Argentine cinema enjoys a moment at Venice despite cuts

Yesterday 14:22 Five productions at glittering film gathering are at the least co-produced by Argentine studios, but experts warn that doesn’t tell the whole story of a sector facing a “perfect storm” that has left production “virtually at a standstill.”

culture

Argentina’s ‘El jockey’ wins best Latin American film at San Sebastián

29-09-2024 21:55 Luis Ortega's film 'El Jockey' chosen as best Latin American feature at San Sebastián Film Festival.

FILM & CINEMA

National cinema raises its voice at Cannes against Milei’s cutbacks

22-05-2024 15:26 Creators of award-winning Argentine productions use their international platform at prestigious French film festival to vocalise anger at industry cutbacks and Milei government’s austerity measures.

FILM & CINEMA

Mar del Plata film festival draws cinephiles despite financial woes

13-11-2023 15:05 The 38th annual Mar del Plata festival drew to a close on Sunday night after 10-day run of films and features; Festival included screenings and appearances by directors and producers from all across the globe, despite significant budget cuts due to Argentina's ongoing economic crisis.

by Justin Martinez

Film & Culture

'Los Delincuentes' to represent Argentina at the Oscars in 2024

04-10-2023 12:39 Director Rodrigo Moreno's production selected by the Argentine Film Academy to compete in the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars in 2024.

Art & Culture

Filmmakers protest against Milei at San Sebastián Festival

26-09-2023 12:40 Argentine film directors and actors published a manifesto at the 71st San Sebastián International Film Festival, protesting against the closure of cultural institutions, one of the campaign promises of libertarian front runner Javier Milei.