A Place in the World Movie Review 1992

Returning from exile to their native Argentina during a military dictatorship, Mario and Ana (Luppi and Roth) work to help the less advantaged in their society, determined to make a difference. Story is seen as a flashback from point-of-view of the couples' son Ernesto (Batyi). Well-crafted, finely acted piece exploring political, social, and interpersonal themes. 1993 Oscar bid retracted due to controversy over country of film's origin.

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Available on VHS
Running time 120 minutes.
Originally from Argentinian.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Politics, Family Ties, Coming of Age, South America

Screenplay

Alberto Lecchi, Adolfo Aristarain

Cast

Jose Sacristan, Federico Luppi, Cecilia (Celia) Roth, Leonor Benedetto, Gaston Batyi, Lorena Del Rio

Cinematography

Ricardo De Angelis

Director

Adolfo Aristarain

Music

Emilio Kauderer

Producer

Adolfo Aristarain, Isisdro Miguel, First Look Pictures, Overseas Film Group