News of mitre

Milei backtracks on cinema cuts after protests spread abroad

23-01-2024 20:41 President Javier Milei’s plan to strip Argentina's film industry of public funding, along with other cultural areas, may be prompting the government to backtrack in part.

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.

ARGENTINA AT THE OSCARS

Moreno Ocampo: Oscar hopeful 'Argentina, 1985' offers lessons on democracy

09-03-2023 09:03 Luis Moreno Ocampo was just 32 years old and had no trial experience when he was summoned to prosecute the leaders of the military junta as the brutal 1976-1985 dictatorship came to an end – a story retold in Oscar-nominated film 'Argentina, 1985.'

OSCAR CAMPAIGN

Messi joins Oscar campaign for 'Argentina, 1985' film

20-02-2023 16:43 Lionel Messi took to social media on Monday to join the campaign for the film 'Argentina, 1985' to win the Oscar for best international feature on March 12.

FILM AWARDS

Awards buzz for 'Argentina, 1985' continues as film wins Goya

13-02-2023 14:31 Santiago Mitre's film hounoured with Goya award for best Ibero-American film at a gala event in Seville on Saturday.

FILM & CINEMA

Oscars 2023: 'Argentina, 1985' nominated for best international film

24-01-2023 13:08 Record-breaking feature directed by Santiago Mitre becomes eighth film from Argentina to be nominated in 'Best International Film' category; Oscars ceremony set to take place Sunday, March 12, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

FILM & CINEMA

‘Argentina, 1985’ wins Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film

11-01-2023 09:26 Santiago Mitre's hit film, which has dominated local cinemas and drawn in viewers to Amazon Prime, chosen as best non-English language film at Golden Globes, boosting the movie’s hopes of winning a coveted Oscar in March.