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The Official Story

NR19851h 52mLuis Puenzo
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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"A truth too frightening to ignore"

Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1983. In the last and turbulent days of the military dictatorship, Alicia, a high school history teacher, begins to ask uncomfortable questions about the dark origins of Gaby, her adopted daughter.

DramaHistory
Husband Wife RelationshipBuenos Aires, ArgentinaFamily SecretsHigh School TeacherMilitary DictatorshipHistory TeacherArgentinean History1980sState CrimesAdopted Daughter

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Official Story (1985) about?

Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1983. In the last and turbulent days of the military dictatorship, Alicia, a high school history teacher, begins to ask uncomfortable questions about the dark origins of Gaby, her adopted daughter.

Who stars in The Official Story?

The Official Story stars Norma Aleandro (Alicia Marnet), Héctor Alterio (Roberto Ibáñez), Hugo Arana (Enrique Ibáñez), Guillermo Battaglia (José), Chela Ruiz (Sara). The film was directed by Luis Puenzo.

How long is The Official Story?

The Official Story has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated NR.

Is The Official Story worth watching?

The Official Story holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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