1982

2019·Movie
1h 30min
82
GreatGoodWatch score

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1982 fingerprint

Emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy3
  • Hopefulness1

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, politics, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Complexity7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality5

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About

In 1982, the Argentine military dictatorship invaded the Malvinas Islands, located 500 kilometers off the country’s coast. The dictatorial government left no stone unturned in using propaganda to convince the people of their mission. Consisting almost entirely of excerpts from the TV program 60 minutes, 1982 summarizes the media campaign that took place over the 74 days of war, when Argentine troops tried to take their island back from the British. We watch TV anchormen ask viewers to donate money for weapons, inspire them to sing the national anthem at home, and welcome government leaders as heroes as they “spontaneously” show up at the studio to celebrate the importance of the mission for the motherland.
DocumentaryHistorical AnalysisPolitical PropagandaFalklands WarMedia CritiqueSocial CommentaryArchival FootageThought-ProvokingEducational

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about 1982

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Where can I stream 1982 legally?

1982 is included with a subscription to DocAlliance Films in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is 1982 worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (Rotten Tomatoes 95% and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is 1982?

1 h 30 min

1982 runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on 1982?

Critics85
Audiences82

Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 82 out of 100, so both groups see 1982 much the same way.

What language is 1982 in?

SpanishEnglish

It was made in Spanish, with some English. Produced in Argentina.

In how many countries can I watch 1982?

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