Culture Secretary Leonardo Cifelli clashed with the audience in a tense opening night marked by protests and a writers’ debate that questioned the government
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50th Buenos Aires Book Fair opens with turbulent inauguration
The unprecedented move comes amid President Javier Milei’s escalating campaign against journalists and critical media outlets
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’
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Elena Roger made Evita shine. Now it’s time for Charly García’s songs
The singer and actress is starring in a musical based on a famed chapter in Argentine history featuring songs from the rock icon
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BAFICI: Ten films reflecting Argentina’s identity
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 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’