“Argentina, 1985“was distinguished as Best Foreign Language Film on the 80th edition of the annual Golden Globes ceremonywhich rewards the best of cinema and television.
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association chose the film that recounts the historic trial of the Military Junta that took place in Argentina. Competed with the movies”RRR“, from India; “All Quiet on the Western Front“, from Germany; “Close“, from Belgium, and “Decision to Leave“from South Korea.
“I am very happy to be here”said Santiago Miter upon receiving the award. “I want to dedicate this award to the great actor Ricardo Darín, and share it with all the people who have been fighting for democracy in Argentina since the dictatorship and continue to fight. I think democracy is something we need and we need to keep fighting for it.”he concluded.
For his part, Ricardo Darin held: “Thank you very much, I am very proud of this award. And for the people of Argentina, after the world championship, this is a great joy. I love”.
This is a great recognition for Argentine cinema which, with this film, has already been recognized at the Venice Festival, in San Sebastián, the National Board of Review, the Forqué Awards and the International Film Festival of La Roche-sur- yon.
Furthermore, recently Argentina, 1985 He won three Coral Awards for Male Performance (Ricardo Darín), Artistic Direction (Micaela Saiegh) and Best Screenplay (Mariano Llinás and Santiago Mitre), at the closing gala of the 43rd International Festival of New Latin American Cinema in Havana, Cuba.
From the Ministry of Culture we celebrate this recognition of Argentine cinema and congratulate its director, actors, actresses and technical team for this well-deserved distinction.