The Official Story (La Historia oficial)
Director: Luis Puenzo. Cast: Norma Aleandro, Héctor Alterio, Chunchuna Villafañe, Analia Castro, Hugo Arana, Patricio Contreras. Screenplay: Aida Bortnik and Luis Puenzo.

Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: B


Academy Award Nominations and Winners:
Best Original Screenplay: Aida Bortnik & Luis Puenzo
Best Foreign-Language Film

Golden Globe Nominations and Winners:
Best Foreign-Language Film

Other Awards:
Cannes Film Festival: Best Actress (Aleandro; tie); Prize of the Ecumenical Jury
Toronto International Film Festival: People's Choice Award
New York Film Critics Circle: Best Actress (Aleandro)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Best Foreign-Language Film

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