Argentina 1985

 

  Based on real events, the story follows the events surrounding the 1985 "Trial of the Juntas", which prosecuted the ringleaders of Argentina's last civil-military dictatorship(1976–1983).

    It is a fascinating legal drama that centers on the lead prosecutor, Julio Strassera, his co-prosecutor, Luis Moreno Ocampo and their team as they gather evidence and build their case against Jorge Vedela and his generals. The second half of the film focuses on the actual trial, sometimes incorporating actual footage from the period.

      Ricardo Darin stars as Mr. Strassera and as usual gives a wonderful, commanding performance. His co-star, Peter Lanzani, as Mr. Ocampo is also excellent, as is the rest of the cast.

      The late seventies to early eighties was a terrible time in Argentina's history. The testimony of the surviving witnesses is heartbreaking but necessary to the case. The film serves as a tribute to those lost and as a reminder that it can never happen again.

       The film is nominated for this year's Oscar in the International Film category and can be seen on Netflix.