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
Culture & Ideas
BAFICI: Ten films reflecting Argentina’s identity
In addition to a lifetime achievement award, the maverick Argentine auteur will present a new book as well as his latest film
The city legislature named him Distinguished Cultural Figure for his 50-year career in the entertainment industry
The Argentine writer was honored for her 2025 collection of stories ‘The Good Evil’
The roster includes top stars like actor Ricardo Darin and director Santiago Mitre, as well as upcoming documentaries on popular Argentine figures
There are more than 200 works by the Argentine artist, who bridged the gap between contemporary art, independent publishing, and activism
The 26th Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival announced its lineup of 327 titles, including 147 Argentine short and feature-length films
The Argentine duo’s most ambitious effort is a showcase of catchy songs with their trademark tongue-in-cheek lyrics, plus special guests Sting, Anderson .Paak, Fred Again and Jack Black
(Dis)Appear, a film about memory, photography, and the Argentine dictatorship
The Herald is hosting the documentary in the wake of the 50th anniversary of the 1976 coup