The Official Story

1985·Movie
1h 52min
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75/100
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7.7
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About

A truth too frightening to ignore

Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1983. In the last and turbulent days of the military dictatorship, Alicia, a high school history teacher, begins to ask uncomfortable questions about the dark origins of Gaby, her adopted daughter.

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Genres
Biographical DramaPolitical DramaHistorical Drama
Mood
DarkThought-ProvokingEmotionalTenseSerious
Themes
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Plot
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Narrative
Nonlinear NarrativeFlashbacks
Dialog
Inner MonologueEmotional Exchanges
Character Types
RebelCaregiverEveryman
Time
1980s1970s
Place
Urban CityscapeSmall Town
Cinematic Style
Handheld Camera WorkDocumentary StyleUse Of Shadows
Costume and Set
Modern AttirePeriod-Accurate Costumes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:
Luis Puenzo, Rodrigo Espina, Patricia Oyuela
Produced by:
Nora Puenzo, Luis Puenzo
Composed by:
Atilio Stampone

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