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The South

1988Movie2 h 7 min

DramaMusic
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A profoundly sad, slow-burning drama movie about the mind and history, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

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Story

After the end of the military dictatorship in Argentina in 1983, Floreal is released from prison. Instead of returning to his wife, he wanders through the night of Buenos Aires. He meets some people from his past–most of which are only imaginary–and remembers the events of his imprisonment.

Feels like

  • Magical Realism Drama
  • Post-Dictatorship Trauma
  • Surreal Night Walk
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Political Allegory
  • Poetic Visuals
  • Psychological Exploration
  • Argentine New Wave

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Fernando E. Solanas
Written by
Fernando E. Solanas
Produced by
Fernando E. Solanas, Envar El Kadri, Patricia Novat
Music by
Fernando E. Solanas, Astor Piazzolla

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Facts

March 5, 1988 · 2 h 7 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
March 5, 1988
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
Spanish
Also spoken
French
Made in
Argentina, France
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The South?"

Questions about The South

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The South?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The South worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.3).

Can I half-watch The South?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for ambiguity.

Is The South plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The South in English?

SpanishFrench

No, it was made in Spanish, with some French.