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Imagining Argentina

Play trailer Poster for Imagining Argentina R,  2003,  1h 47m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 31% 13 Reviews Tomatometer 71% 2,500+ Ratings Popcornmeter
31% Tomatometer 13 Reviews 71% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
During Argentina's 1970s military dictatorship, journalist Cecilia is concerned about the kidnappings that have been taking place in the country. She pens a critical newspaper editorial and is abducted by police. Soon after, her husband, Carlos Rueda, develops supernatural abilities and sees his wife meeting a terrible fate. When their daughter, Teresa, is also taken away, Carlos is nearly driven mad as he searches for them both.

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Antonia Quirke London Evening Standard Dec 15, 2017
It is not a good film; it is, moreover, a very earnest one, and our popular culture despises earnestness above almost anything else. Go to Full Review
Ruthe Stein San Francisco Chronicle Aug 20, 2004
3/4
Despite its flaws, the film does the job in helping us imagine what that must be like for relatives and friends left behind. Go to Full Review
David Stratton Variety Jun 29, 2004
It's sad to see a film which, despite fine work in the various craft departments, fails to succeed on the most basic level. Go to Full Review
Bill Gibron DVD Verdict Nov 30, 2005
80/100
Gimmicky, pat, and just a tad too brutal at times, Imagining Argentina is a powerful statement rendered oddly ineffectual by a consistent desire to avoid controversy. Go to Full Review
Harry Guerin RTÉ (Ireland) Jul 16, 2004
3/5
Hampton's mixing of thriller and love story, cinematic coincidence and historical fact makes this film flawed but fascinating. Go to Full Review
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Kylo S Jun 14, 2018 Many good moments and acting but I preferred the book!
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Cast & Crew

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Christopher Hampton

Director

Antonio Banderas

Carlos Rueda

Emma Thompson

Cecilia Rueda

Rubén Blades

Silvio Ayala

Maria Canals-Barrera

Esme Palomares

Leticia Dolera

Teresa Rueda

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Movie Info

Synopsis During Argentina's 1970s military dictatorship, journalist Cecilia is concerned about the kidnappings that have been taking place in the country. She pens a critical newspaper editorial and is abducted by police. Soon after, her husband, Carlos Rueda, develops supernatural abilities and sees his wife meeting a terrible fate. When their daughter, Teresa, is also taken away, Carlos is nearly driven mad as he searches for them both.
Director
Christopher Hampton
Producer
Geoffrey C. Lands, Michael Peyser, Diane Sillan Isaacs, Santiago Pozo
Screenwriter
Christopher Hampton
Production Co
Myriad Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 12, 2014
Runtime
1h 47m
Sound Mix
Surround
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