Thursday 22 December 2011

Most Popular Titles With Country of Origin Argentina

1. The Secret in Their Eyes (2009) The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)
    8.2/10  
A retired legal counselor writes a novel hoping to find closure for one of his past unresolved homicide cases and for his unreciprocated love with his superior - both of which still haunt him decades later. Dir: Juan José Campanella With: Ricardo Darín, Soledad Villamil, Pablo Rago Drama | Mystery | Thriller R 129 mins.
2. Elite Squad (2007) Elite Squad (2007)
    8.0/10  
1997, Captain Nascimento has to find a substitute for his occupation while trying to take down drug dealers and criminals before the Pope comes to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Dir: José Padilha With: Wagner Moura, André Ramiro, Caio Junqueira Crime | Drama | Thriller R 115 mins.
3. Dancer in the Dark (2000) Dancer in the Dark (2000)
    7.9/10  
An east European girl goes to America with her young son, expecting it to be like a Hollywood film. Dir: Lars Von Trier With: Björk, Catherine Deneuve, David Morse Drama | Musical R 140 mins.
4. The Burning Plain (2008) The Burning Plain (2008)
    6.7/10  
A drama with a two-tiered storyline concerning a mother and daughter who try to form a bond after the young woman's difficult childhood. Dir: Guillermo Arriaga With: Charlize Theron, John Corbett, José María Yazpik Crime | Drama | Romance R 107 mins.
5. And Soon the Darkness (2010) And Soon the Darkness (2010)
    5.0/10  
When two American girls on a bike trip in a remote part of Argentina split up and one of them goes missing, the other must find her before her worst fears are realized. Dir: Marcos Efron With: Amber Heard, Odette Annable, Karl Urban Crime | Horror | Mystery | Thriller R 91 mins.
6. There Be Dragons (2011) There Be Dragons (2011)
    5.8/10  
Arising out of the horror of the Spanish Civil War, a candidate for canonization is investigated by a journalist who discovers his own estranged father had a deep, dark and devastating connection to the saint's life. Dir: Roland Joffé With: Charlie Cox, Wes Bentley, Dougray Scott Biography | Drama | War PG_13 122 mins.
7. The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)
    7.8/10  
The dramatization of a motorcycle road trip Che Guevara went on in his youth that showed him his life's calling. Dir: Walter Salles With: Gael García Bernal, Rodrigo De la Serna, Mercedes Morán Adventure | Biography | Drama R 126 mins.
8. XXY (2007) XXY (2007)
    7.2/10  
This is the dramatic story of a intersexed 15-year-old. She lives with her parents, who have to cope with the challenges of her medical condition. Dir: Lucía Puenzo With: Ricardo Darín, Valeria Bertuccelli, Germán Palacios Drama UNRATED 86 mins.
9. God Bless Ozzy Osbourne (2011 Documentary) God Bless Ozzy Osbourne (2011 Documentary)
    7.3/10  
Ozzy Osbourne's four decade track record as a culturally relevant artist is unprecedented, but his personal struggles have been shrouded in secrecy... Dir: Mike Fleiss, Mike Piscitelli With: Blasko, Brandon Boyd, Mike Brodin Documentary | Biography | Music 120 mins.
10. Tetro (2009) Tetro (2009)
    6.9/10  
Bennie travels to Buenos Aires to find his long-missing older brother, a once-promising writer who is now a remnant of his former self. Bennie's discovery of his brother's near-finished play might hold the answer to understanding their shared past and renewing their bond. Dir: Francis Ford Coppola With: Vincent Gallo, Alden Ehrenreich, Maribel Verdú Drama R 127 mins.
11. Phase 7 (2011) Phase 7 (2011)
    6.0/10  
Inside a quarantined apartment building a man must protect his pregnant wife from his new neighbors. Dir: Nicolás Goldbart With: Daniel Hendler, Jazmín Stuart, Yayo Guridi Comedy | Sci-Fi | Thriller R 95 mins.
12. Dragon Hunters (2008) Dragon Hunters (2008)
    6.7/10  
A fantastic tale telling the adventures of two dragon hunters! Dir: Guillaume Ivernel, Arthur Qwak With: Vincent Lindon, Patrick Timsit, Philippe Nahon Animation | Adventure | Family | Fantasy PG 80 mins.
13. Nine Queens (2000) Nine Queens (2000)
    7.8/10  
Two con artists try to swindle a stamp collector by selling him a sheet of counterfeit rare stamps (the "nine queens"). Dir: Fabian Bielinsky With: Ricardo Darín, Gastón Pauls, Graciela Tenenbaum Crime | Thriller R 114 mins.
14. Highlander II (1991) Highlander II (1991)
    3.7/10  
In the future, Highlander Connor MacLeod must prevent the destruction of Earth under an anti-ozone shield. Dir: Russell Mulcahy With: Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Virginia Madsen Action | Fantasy | Sci-Fi R 91 mins.
15. Chinese Take-Away (2011) Chinese Take-Away (2011)
    7.3/10  
Dir: Sebastián Borensztein With: Ricardo Darín, Muriel Santa Ana, Ignacio Huang Comedy 93 mins.
16. Top Cat (2011) Top Cat (2011)
    5.8/10  
Top Cat and the gang face a new police chief, who is not at all happy with the poor officer Dribble's performance trying to prevent Top Cat's scams. Dir: Alberto Mar With: Rául Anaya, Jorge Arvizu, Mario Castañeda Partido Animation
17. Las Acacias (2011) Las Acacias (2011)
    7.3/10  
Rubén is a lonely truck driver who has been covering for years the motorway from Asunción del Paraguay to Buenos Aires... Dir: Pablo Giorgelli With: Germán de Silva, Hebe Duarte, Nayra Calle Mamani Drama 82 mins.
18. Dying God (2008) Dying God (2008)
    2.7/10  
In a dark and decadent city, Sean Fallon - a corrupt cop - will have to face his own demons to put an... Dir: Fabrice Lambot With: Luciana Aguirre, Samuel Arena, Louis Ballester Horror R 85 mins.
19. Don't Look Down (2008) Don't Look Down (2008)
    5.8/10  
Coming of age. In Buenos Aires, Eloy is on the verge of manhood. He studies physics, helps with the family headstone business... Dir: Eliseo Subiela With: Leandro Stivelman, Antonella Costa, Hugo Arana Drama | Romance R 85 mins.
20. Lucky Luke (2009) Lucky Luke (2009)
    4.6/10  
Fearless gunslinger, Lucky Luke, is ordered by the President to bring peace to Daisy Town. Dir: James Huth With: Jean Dujardin, Michaël Youn, Sylvie Testud Adventure | Comedy | Western 103 mins.
21. Carancho (2010) Carancho (2010)
    6.9/10  
In Argentina over 8,000 people die in traffic accidents every year. Behind each of these tragedies is... Dir: Pablo Trapero With: Ricardo Darín, Martina Gusman, Carlos Weber Crime | Drama | Romance | Thriller UNRATED 107 mins.
22. The Crime of Father Amaro (2002) The Crime of Father Amaro (2002)
    6.8/10  
Politics and sexual passions threaten to corrupt a young, newly-ordained priest in a small Mexican town. Dir: Carlos Carrera With: Gael García Bernal, Ana Claudia Talancón, Sancho Gracia Drama | Romance R 118 mins.
23. Medianeras (2011) Medianeras (2011)
    7.4/10  
Martín and Mariana are slightly damaged people who live in buildings just opposite one another. While they often don't notice each other, separation might be the very thing that brings them together. Dir: Gustavo Taretto With: Javier Drolas, Pilar López de Ayala, Inés Efron Drama 95 mins.
24. Alien Sex Files 3: Aliens Gone Wild (2008 TV Movie) Alien Sex Files 3: Aliens Gone Wild (2008 TV Movie)
    4.8/10  
Dir: Milos Twilight With: Michael Stark, Andrew Aguilar, Jenae Altschwager Sci-Fi 90 mins.
25. La mujer de mi hermano (2005) La mujer de mi hermano (2005)
    6.4/10  
Unable to get intimate with her husband of 10 years, a woman embarks on a steamy affair with his brother. Dir: Ricardo de Montreuil With: Bárbara Mori, Christian Meier, Manolo Cardona Drama R 89 mins.
26. The Fish Child (2009) The Fish Child (2009)
    5.8/10  
A desperate love story between two young girls of extremely social backgrounds who, unable to find a place for their love in the world they live in, are pushed to commit a crime. Dir: Lucía Puenzo With: Inés Efron, Mariela Vitale, Pep Munné Drama | Romance | Thriller 96 mins.
27. Carandiru (2003) Carandiru (2003)
    7.5/10  
Brazilian MD Drauzio Varella starts AIDS prevention in Brazil's largest prison, Carandiru, in São Paulo... Dir: Hector Babenco With: Enrique Díaz, Wagner Moura, Caio Blat Drama | Crime R 145 mins.
28. Everyone Has a Plan (2012) Everyone Has a Plan (2012)
A man who assumes the identity of his deceased twin in Argentina. Dir: Ana Piterbarg With: Viggo Mortensen, Soledad Villamil, Javier Godino Crime | Drama
29. Of Love and Shadows (1994) Of Love and Shadows (1994)
    5.0/10  
Irene is a magazine editor living under the shadow of the Pinochet dictatorship in Chile. Francisco... Dir: Betty Kaplan With: Antonio Banderas, Jennifer Connelly, Stefania Sandrelli Drama R 103 mins.
30. Assassination Tango (2002) Assassination Tango (2002)
    5.8/10  
John J. is a seasoned hit man sent on a job to Argentina. When the General he's sent to kill delays his return to the country... Dir: Robert Duvall With: Robert Duvall, Luciana Pedraza, Rubén Blades Crime | Drama | Romance | Thriller R 114 mins.
31. The Aura (2005) The Aura (2005)
    7.5/10  
A deluded taxidermist plans the perfect crime. Dir: Fabián Bielinsky With: Ricardo Darín, Manuel Rodal, Dolores Fonzi Crime | Drama | Thriller UNRATED 134 mins.
32. The Official Story (1985) The Official Story (1985)
    7.7/10  
After the end of the Dirty War, a high school teacher sets out to find out who the mother of her adopted daughter is. Dir: Luis Puenzo With: Norma Aleandro, Héctor Alterio, Chunchuna Villafañe Drama | History | Thriller | War R 112 mins.
33. Son of the Bride (2001) Son of the Bride (2001)
    7.8/10  
At age 42, Rafael Belvedere is having a crisis. He lives in the shadow of his father, he feels guilty about rarely visiting his aging mother... Dir: Juan José Campanella With: Ricardo Darín, Héctor Alterio, Norma Aleandro Comedy | Drama | Romance R 123 mins.
34. The Method (2005) The Method (2005)
    7.4/10  
During IMF & World Bank Summit and demonstrations which upset Madrid, like other capitals, major corporation... Dir: Marcelo Piñeyro With: Eduardo Noriega, Najwa Nimri, Eduard Fernández Drama | Mystery | Thriller 115 mins.
35. Burnt Money (2000) Burnt Money (2000)
    7.2/10  
Nene & Angel and their accomplice Cuervo participate in a botched bank robbery in 1965 Buenos Aires, then hide out from the police in Uruguay while the gang breaks down. Dir: Marcelo Piñeyro With: Eduardo Noriega, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Pablo Echarri Crime | Drama | Romance | Thriller R 125 mins.
36. Neon Flesh (2010) Neon Flesh (2010)
    5.1/10  
Hoping to earn his mother's respect, a young hustler-turned-businessman tries to open a brothel with his two useless buddies. Dir: Paco Cabezas With: Mario Casas, Vicente Romero, Luciano Cáceres Comedy
37. Plan B (2009) Plan B (2009)
    7.0/10  
Bruno is dumped by his girlfriend; behind a calm, indifferent expression, his mind plans a cold, sweet vengeance... Dir: Marco Berger With: Manuel Vignau, Lucas Ferraro, Mercedes Quinteros Comedy | Drama | Romance 103 mins.
38. Patagonia (2010) Patagonia (2010)
    6.3/10  
A young Welsh couple travel to Argentina to work on their relationship. Dir: Marc Evans With: Matthew Rhys, Duffy, Rhys Parry Jones Drama 119 mins.
39. Valentin (2002) Valentin (2002)
    7.5/10  
An 8-year-old boy, raised by his grandmother, is surrounded by problems in his family he finds only himself capable of solving. Dir: Alejandro Agresti With: Rodrigo Noya, Alejandro Agresti, Julieta Cardinali Drama | Romance PG_13 86 mins.
40. Barbarian Queen (1985) Barbarian Queen (1985)
    3.4/10  
Set during the days of the Roman Empire. A simple village is raided by Roman troops, and most of the people are whisked off to be slaves or killed... Dir: Hector Olivera With: Lana Clarkson, Katt Shea, Frank Zagarino Action | Adventure | Fantasy R 70 mins.
41. Hide (2008) Hide (2008)
    5.0/10  
A modern day Bonnie and Clyde - with a twist - that follows two lovers down a path of destruction, mayhem, and murder as they live in a world where it is acceptable to take whatever they want with murderous consequences. Dir: K.C. Bascombe With: Rachel Miner, Christian Kane, Polly Shannon Action | Crime | Drama | Horror | Mystery | Thriller R
42. La zona (2007) La zona (2007)
    7.1/10  
Residents of an enclosed neighborhood in the middle of Mexico DF are shocked by a violent crime, and for one resident in particular, young Alejandro, the drama is ratcheted up when he encounters the lone kid who escaped the event and is hiding out within the neighborhood's borders. Dir: Rodrigo Plá With: Daniel Giménez Cacho, Daniel Tovar, Alan Chávez Drama | Thriller R 97 mins.
43. Violeta (2011) Violeta (2011)
    8.4/10  
Dir: Andrés Wood With: Francisca Gavilán, Gabriela Aguilera, Daniel Antivilo Biography 110 mins.
44. Snuff 102 (2007) Snuff 102 (2007)
    4.0/10  
Why being moral... If we can be anonymous. Dir: Mariano Peralta With: Andrea Alfonso, Julián Alfonzo, Rodrigo Bianco Horror | Thriller 105 mins.
45. La tercera orilla (2013) La tercera orilla (2013)
Dir: Celina Murga Drama
46. Deathstalker (1983) Deathstalker (1983)
    3.9/10  
The warrior Deathstalker is tasked by an old witch lady to obtain and unite the three powers of creation - a chalice... Dir: John Watson With: Rick Hill, Barbi Benton, Richard Brooker Action | Fantasy | Adventure R 80 mins.
47. Tango (1998) Tango (1998)
    6.9/10  
Mario Suarez is a forty-something tango artist, whose wife Laura has left him. He leaves his apartment and starts preparing a film about tango. Dir: Carlos Saura With: Miguel Ángel Solá, Cecilia Narova, Mía Maestro Drama | Musical PG_13 115 mins.
48. The Headless Woman (2008) The Headless Woman (2008)
    6.4/10  
After running into something with her car, Vero experiences a particular psychological state. She realizes she might have killed someone. Dir: Lucrecia Martel With: María Onetto, Claudia Cantero, César Bordón Drama | Mystery | Thriller UNRATED 87 mins.
49. Absent (2011) Absent (2011)
    6.6/10  
Dir: Marco Berger With: Carlos Echevarría, Javier De Pietro, Antonella Costa Drama | Thriller 90 mins.
50. Lion's Den (2008) Lion's Den (2008)
    7.0/10  
An incarcerated woman struggles to raise her son from prison. Dir: Pablo Trapero With: Martina Gusman, Elli Medeiros, Rodrigo Santoro Drama United States-NOT-RATED

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