Top 50 Argentinian Movies Of All Time

A group of marginalized teenagers survive by the art of thievery to stay afloat, though they are always subject to being dependent on someone who takes most of their earnings. Everything changes when El Cordobes, motivated by his girlfriend Sandra's pregnancy, sets out on one last big heist to escape Argentina. This gang of anti-heroes roams the Buenos Aires capital with honesty and humor, as directors Caetano and Stagnaro deliver a masterpiece that captures the beginning of the New Argentine Cinema.

Nazareno Cruz, the seventh son of a peasant family, faces a local myth that predicts his transformation into a wolf under the full moon. As his heart entwines with the lovely Griselda, the Devil tempts Nazareno to abandon her as a way to escape the curse that weighs on him. But the love, and therefore its tragedy, has no way out. Celebrated as a cult classic in Argentina and directed by the timeless Leonardo Favio, this film is a mesmerizing blend of horror, folkloric poetry, gaucho lyricism, and pop aesthetics.

The magic of Buenos Aires unfolds in this film directed by David José Kohon, that narrates the sudden encounter between Paquito and Delia, two contrary souls who are drawn to each other amidst the city streets. As they walk around town, discovering each other, the director crafts an intimate and sensitive tale that captures the spirit of the times. Featuring an award-winning performance by Ana María Picchio, this black and white film is another beautiful example of how disruptive the 60s were.

A group of high society youths, in search of fun, decide to confine themselves to the terrace of an elegant building in Buenos Aires. While their parents try to dissuade them, the rebels threaten to jump into the void if someone breaks into their sanctuary. With an all-star cast, acclaimed director Leopoldo Torre Nilsson captures the echoes of a turbulent and uncertain youthful universe. A story of endless parties, cynicism, and the amoral countercultural backdrop of the 1960s, all set against a jazz-infused atmosphere.

A love story from a small town where Aniceto, accustomed to solitude, finds himself entangled in a seductive dance between the decency and sweetness of Francisca, also known as "La Santita," and the fiery allure of Lucía, his provocative muse. In the hands of director Leonardo Favio, known for his poetic and unique cinematic style, the film embraces a deep sense of freedom fearlessly engaging with political themes and the intricacies of the human experience.

Fernández, a lifelong hardware store worker, is waiting for an inheritance promised by Don Vila. But love complicates everything when he meets Miss Plasini, intensifying his desire for succession. The talented Leonardo Favio makes a poetic ode to Argentine cinema, sensorial exploring the complexities of human desire and portraying provincial life with poetic and theatrical nuances. Balancing humor and melancholy, the film pays homage to silence, loneliness and love in a cult classic.

Set in 1920s Argentina, Ana, raised by a devoutly religious mother and a domineering father, faces uncertainty about her rights and the consequences of her father's friend developing an inappropriate attraction. In a society where political discussions are resolved through duels and conversations about sexuality are considered taboo, Ana confronts the complexities of a deeply repressed world. Directed by the innovative Leopoldo Torre Nilsson, this film is a gem of Argentine cinema.

Alfredo Gaspar, a disgruntled reporter, partners with an immigrant waiter in search of a quick fortune. The promotion of a journalism course brings them a lot of money, but Gaspar questions his partner's honesty, leading to a revenge plot. Directed by Fernando Ayala, this acclaimed film is among the 100 best-photographed films, with music by legendary composer Astor Piazzolla. A blend of tango, jazz, deception and film noir creates a unique cinematic experience.

Every day, a group of children embark on a risky quest: begging coins from trains passing over a bridge, while facing the imminent danger of falling off. This moving documentary is an authentic chronicle of the impoverished realities and harsh life in the slums of 1950s Argentina. Directed by Fernando Birri, one of the fathers of the New Latin American Cinema, this piece stands as a monumental political achievement, capturing the essence of social struggles and abandonment in an unforgettable way.

A veritable 14-hour cinematic odyssey: a labyrinthine tale of six episodes interwoven by the same four actresses, spanning genres ranging from a b-movie about mummies to musical melodrama, a spy thriller, a meta-narrative exploration, a remake of a Renoir classic and a 19th century captivity story. Each episode is a universe of its own, between worlds, fictions and multiple characters like a mesmerizing masked ball, where the monumental work of director Llinás pushes the limits of storytelling in an infinite epic.

These are the parallel stories of "X", "H" and "Z", three ordinary men involved in fascinating situations: X hides out in a hotel after witnessing a murder, H faces a mysterious mission and Z obsessively investigates the life of a deceased man. Seemingly disconnected, these stories are full of secret identities, missing persons and lost treasures. Mariano Llinás mixes everyday life with an epic experimental narrative in one of Argentina's best films.

This unforgettable political drama follows the return to normal life of a political prisoner released after the end of the Argentine dictatorship. Through a dreamlike and poetic atmosphere, past and present blend to reveal the horrors of those times. Astor Piazzolla's music adds a unique depth to this Cannes award-winning film, where Pino Solanas stands as the only Argentine to win Best Director, signing a cinematographic declaration against oblivion and in favor of historical memory.

Eliseo Subiela's science fiction drama introduces audiences to the mysterious arrival of an otherworldly being at a psychiatric hospital. Dr. Julio Denis, a skeptical psychiatrist, finds his beliefs challenged as he navigates an evolving relationship with this enigmatic presence, blurring the boundaries between sanity and delusion. With outstanding performances by Lorenzo Quinteros and Hugo Soto, the film invites audiences to contemplate the complexities of the human psyche.

Martín, a young man from Tierra del Fuego, embarks on an epic journey through Latin America in search of his father. Directed by Fernando Solanas, the film fuses elements of magical realism in a tale of personal discovery. Winner of a Cannes award, it captures the reality of a continent affected by foreign debt and political corruption. From Patagonia to Oaxaca, the film becomes a visual collage that captures the essence of the continent, celebrating its endless passions and hopes.

Embarking on a quest for a brighter future, Freddy leaves behind his family in Bolivia to settle in Buenos Aires. However, the bustling capital proves to be far from the utopia he envisioned, especially for an undocumented immigrant like himself. Undeterred by the challenges, Freddy secures employment as a griller in a local restaurant. Through his journey, the narrative unfolds, revealing the harsh realities of poverty, intolerance, violence, and despair in modern-day Argentina.

Director Luis Ortega loosely adapts the life of Argentine criminal Carlos Robledo Puch in this engaging crime drama produced by Pedro Almodovar. In his debut, Toto Ferro plays the charismatic and chilling protagonist, whose carefree behavior sets him on a criminal odyssey before reaching the age of 20. With an exceptional cast, a vibrant recreation of the 1970s and a soundtrack loaded with Spanish rock and pop hits, the film weaves a tale of obsession, jealousy and the twisted allure of the criminal life.