The Official Story starring Hector Alterio, Norma Aleandro on DVD
Director Luis Puenzo

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This is one of those rare political films that transcend politics with a stirring emotional story. Argentinean first-time director Luis Puenzo tells the story of a strong-willed teacher who tries to learn the true identity of her adopted daughter's father, coming to suspect that he was a political prisoner. Her political awakening is actually an emotional one as well because of her detached persona. Ironically, even though she is a teacher, she doesn't connect with people very well, thinking of history in the most abstract terms. But she learns the painful truth of present-day life. Tautly directed by Puenzo, The Official Story was a 1985 Oscar-winner for Best Foreign Film, with a riveting performance by Norma Aleandro.
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This is the story of a middle class Latin American family who becomes involved in a search for their adopted daughter's missing parents. A definitive statement on the South American political system. Academy Award Nominations Best (Original) Screenplay. Academy Awards Best Foreign Language Film.

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Additional cast Chela Ruiz (Sara); Chunchuna Villafa±e (Ana); Hugo Arana (Enrique); Patricio Contreras (Benitz); Guillermo Battaglia (JosT); Marfa Luisa Robledo (Nata); Analfa Castro (Gabi); Jorge Petraglia (Macci); Augusto Larreta (General); and Leal Rey (Father Ismael).

 

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