The director of landmark films like ‘Time for Revenge’ and ‘A Place in the World’ was a masterful storyteller who delivered progressive social commentary through classic cinema genres

Pablo Aparo’s ‘The Victors’ took the Buenos Aires City Grand Prize as well the Best Director award

His 1985 film The Official Story was the first Argentine Academy Award

A renowned figure in Argentine cinema, TV and theater since the 1970s, he starred in landmark films like ‘The Truce’, ‘Rebellion in Patagonia’ and ‘Waiting for the Hearse’ 

A selection of titles in the 27 Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival provide a glimpse into some unique features of local cultural and political history

In addition to a lifetime achievement award, the maverick Argentine auteur will present a new book as well as his latest film

The roster includes top stars like actor Ricardo Darin and director Santiago Mitre, as well as upcoming documentaries on popular Argentine figures

The 26th Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival announced its lineup of 327 titles, including 147 Argentine short and feature-length films

The Herald is hosting the documentary in the wake of the 50th anniversary of the 1976 coup