Argentina 1985

January’23 – Nominated By KS

Nominations

*Won on wheel decision

Plot Synopsis

In 1985, two years after the fall of the military dictatorship in Argentina, a group of young lawyers led by prosecutors Julio César Strassera and Luis Moreno Ocampo take on the monumental task of bringing to justice the top commanders of the junta that ruled the country with an iron fist for seven years. Facing threats, intimidation, corruption and bureaucracy, they gather evidence, interview witnesses and survivors, and prepare for the historic Trial of the Juntas, where they will face nine generals accused of crimes against humanity. The trial is broadcast live on television, exposing the horrors of the dictatorship to the public and the world. As the trial progresses, Strassera and Moreno Ocampo face personal and professional challenges, as well as ethical dilemmas about how to pursue justice without compromising their principles or endangering their lives. The film culminates with Strassera’s closing argument, where he invokes the slogan “Nunca más” (“Never again”) to demand accountability and prevent future atrocities.

Average Scores

	Enjoyable	Plot	Acting	Camera	Themes	Music	Casting	Wildcard	Total
Average Score	5	1.3	1.28	0.8	0.33	0.35	0.46	0.25	9.77
Max Score	5	2	1.5	1	0.5	0.5	0.5	+/- 0.5	11.5
Difference	0	0.7	0.22	0.2	0.17	0.15	0.04	0.25	1.73

Individual Scores

Reviewer	Enjoyable	Plot	Acting	Camera	Themes	Music	Casting	Wildcard	Total
MA	5	1.2	1.3	1	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.35	10.15
YA	5	1.3	1.4	0.85	0.35	0.4	0.5	0.2	10
ZA	5	1.1	1.2	0.7	0.1	0.15	0.4	0.1	8.75
EK	TBC	TBC	TBC	TBC	TBC	TBC	TBC	TBC	TBC
KS	5	1.4	1.3	0.65	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.3	10.05
TS	5	1.5	1.2	0.8	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.3	9.9