by Amy Ramirez, contributting blogger The gaucho-centered western Aballay, El Hombre sin Miedo (The Man without Fear), directed by Fernando Spiner was recently announced as Argentina’s selection for the Oscar nomination in the best foreign-language film category. We must ask, will empanada-westerns be the new spaghetti western? The movie is a deeply reflective yet gritty … Continue reading
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Juan José Campanella is part of the Academy of Motion Pictures
by Tracey Chandler, contributing blogger Juan José Campanella, the Argentine director that won an Oscar this year for Best Foreign Film with “El Secreto de sus Ojos” (The Secret of their Eyes) is now part of the Academy of Motion Pictures and can now therefore vote for other films that he believes to be worthy … Continue reading
OSCAR Winning Producer of “Secret of their Eyes” Reveals Secrets of Argentina Movie Production
We all love a little glamour (and let’s face it, often filmmaking is anything but glamorous) and the talk offered by Vanessa Ragone, had a bit of glamour when she unveiled the Oscar she won for producing “El Secreto de Sus Ojos” (The Secret of Their Eyes). For a moment, all of us gathered yesterday … Continue reading
Is Guillermo Francella Stealing “Secret of their Eyes” Oscar-Win Spotlight?
With good reason fans of Argentinean cinema are celebrating: its been more than 25 years since the industry won the best foreign language Oscar, and when “The Secret of their Eyes” (El Secreto de Sus Ojos) won last Sunday so many people were happy that a much loved film had gotten the international recognition that … Continue reading
The Secret of their Eyes WINS OSCAR, Argentina Celebrates!
The Argentine film “The Secret in Their Eyes,” a thriller about a 25-year-long manhunt, won the Academy Award for best foreign language film. The Oscar win was the second for Argentina, following the win by “The Official Story” in 1985. The film’s director, Juan Jose Campanella, previously directed a movie that was also nominated for … Continue reading
