Which Argentine film is commonly ranked as the greatest of all time?

‘The Secret in Their Eyes’ (2009) is frequently cited as the best Argentine film, having won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and earning global critical acclaim.

How many Argentine films have won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film?

Two Argentine films have won the Oscar: ‘The Official Story’ (1985) and ‘The Secret in Their Eyes’ (2009).

What are some essential Argentine films to start with?

Essential Argentine films for newcomers include ‘Nine Queens’ (2000), ‘Wild Tales’ (2014), ‘The Official Story’ (1985), and ‘The Secret in Their Eyes’ (2009).

Are recent Argentine films included in top all-time lists?

Yes, contemporary films such as ‘Wild Tales’ (2014), ‘The Clan’ (2015), and ‘Argentina, 1985’ (2022) frequently appear in rankings of the best Argentine films.

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Top 10 Argentine Films of All Time

Argentine cinema has earned global acclaim with its unflinching storytelling and emotional depth. These films represent the best of one of Latin America's strongest film industries.

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The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)
Academy Award winner weaving a murder mystery with an unrequited love story across decades.
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Nine Queens (2000)
A twisting con-artist thriller that captured the cynicism of Argentina's economic crisis.
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Wild Tales (2014)
Six darkly comic stories of revenge and frustration that became Argentina's highest-grossing film.
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The Official Story (1985)
Argentina's first Oscar winner, confronting the stolen children of the Dirty War.
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Son of the Bride (2001)
A heartwarming family drama about a restaurateur reconnecting with what matters most.
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Pizza, Beer, and Cigarettes (1998)
A raw portrait of Buenos Aires street life that launched the New Argentine Cinema movement.
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Motorcycle Diaries (2004)
Young Che Guevara's transformative road trip across South America, filmed in stunning locations.
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The Clan (2015)
A chilling true-crime drama about a Buenos Aires family that kidnapped for ransom during the 1980s.
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Carancho (2010)
A dark neo-noir about ambulance-chasing corruption in Argentina's insurance industry.
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Argentina 1985 (2022)
Oscar-nominated drama recounting the historic trial of the military junta leaders.
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Current Rankings

The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)

Nine Queens (2000)

Wild Tales (2014)

The Official Story (1985)

Son of the Bride (2001)

Pizza, Beer, and Cigarettes (1998)

Motorcycle Diaries (2004)

The Clan (2015)

Carancho (2010)

Argentina 1985 (2022)

Current Rankings

The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)

Nine Queens (2000)

Wild Tales (2014)

The Official Story (1985)

Son of the Bride (2001)

Pizza, Beer, and Cigarettes (1998)

Motorcycle Diaries (2004)

The Clan (2015)

Carancho (2010)

Argentina 1985 (2022)

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