description The Official Story Overview
The Official Story is a 1985 Argentine drama film exploring the aftermath of the 1982 Falklands War. Directed by Luis Puenzo, the movie features Norma Aleandro and Héctor Alterio and centers on a journalist’s investigation into missing soldiers. It was initially released as The Official Story in Argentina and the UK.
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info The Official Story Specifications
| Country | Argentina |
| Year | 1985 |
help The Official Story FAQ
What is Alicia trying to learn in The Official Story?
Alicia, played by Norma Aleandro, begins to suspect that her adopted daughter may be the child of people disappeared during Argentina's military dictatorship. The story connects one family to the larger Dirty War and the stolen-babies scandal.
Who directed The Official Story?
The Official Story was directed by Luis Puenzo and co-written with Aída Bortnik. It opened in Argentina on April 3, 1985.
Did The Official Story win an Oscar?
Yes. It won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, making it Argentina's first Oscar winner in that category.
How does The Official Story connect to the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo?
The film directly reflects the real search for disappeared people and stolen children after Argentina's dictatorship. The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo began publicly protesting in Buenos Aires in the late 1970s.
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