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Tanghi Argentini is a 2006 Belgian live-action short film directed by Guido Thys. The Dutch-language comedy revolves around a middle-aged office worker who attempts to impress a female colleague by learning to dance the tango, despite having no prior experience. He secretly arranges for another coworker to teach him the dance steps in exchange for a cultivated tree. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film in 2008.
It is designed for audiences who enjoy heartwarming, dialogue-driven office comedies.
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What is the plot of Tanghi Argentini?
André, a middle-aged Belgian office worker, arranges an online date with a woman who loves tango but does not know how to dance. He asks his colleague Frans to teach him, giving them about two weeks to prepare for the meeting.
Is Tanghi Argentini a Dutch-language film?
Yes. It is a Belgian short film in Dutch, released in 2006, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.
Who directed Tanghi Argentini, and who stars in it?
Guido Thys directed the film from a screenplay by Geert Verbanck. Dirk van Dijck plays André, Koen van Impe plays Frans, and Hilde Norga plays Suzanne.
Was Tanghi Argentini nominated for an Academy Award?
Yes. The film received a 2008 Oscar nomination for Best Live Action Short Film, and it also received several festival awards, including recognition at Clermont-Ferrand in 2007.
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