What is Imagining Argentina?
Task: Write a factual overview of the film "Imagining Argentina" (2003). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2003
- Release date
- Sep 13, 2003
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Thriller
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.7/10
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Task: Write a factual overview of the film "Imagining Argentina" (2003).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Omit unsupported details.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Format: Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Imagining Argentina
Year: 2003
Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller, Historical (Source 1, 3, 5)
Writer/Director: Christopher Hampton (Source 3)
Cast: Antonio Banderas, Emma Thompson, Leticia Dolera, Rubén Blades (Source 3)
Runtime: 1h 47m (Source 1, 5)
Rating: R (Source 5)
Plot: Set during the unsettling disappearances in Buenos Aires during the dictatorship of the 1970s. The film involves theater director Carlos Rueda and his wife Cecilia. After Cecilia writes an editorial commentary questioning the mysterious abductions, she is abducted and taken into police custody (Source 4/Synopsis).
US Release Date: 06/11/2004 (Source 1)
Rotten Tomatoes: 31% Tomatometer, 71% Popcornmeter (Source 5)
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Should you watch it?
“A theater director confronts a terrifying dictatorship as his wife vanishes.”
- Atmospheric portrayal of 1970s Argentine turmoil
- Compelling mix of drama, romance, and thriller elements
- Pacing may feel slow for some viewers
Watch it if you appreciate emotionally charged stories set against real-world political oppression.
The film contains intense political themes and depictions of forced disappearances, suited for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What historical period does the film depict?
It is set during the 1970s Argentine dictatorship and the era of forced disappearances.
Who are the main characters?
The story follows theater director Carlos Rueda and his wife Cecilia.
What genres does the film combine?
It blends drama, romance, and thriller elements.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour 47 minutes.
When was the film released in the United States?
It was released in the US on June 11, 2004.
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