: The trial concluded in December 1985 with several junta members receiving life sentences, a landmark moment for justice in South America. Critical Reception
: It portrays the trial of high-ranking officials, including General Jorge Rafael Videla.
The film Argentina, 1985 is a 2022 historical courtroom drama directed by Santiago Mitre that chronicles the real-life prosecution of the leaders of Argentina’s last military dictatorship. Historical Context and Plot
The narrative centers on the in 1985, which occurred just two years after democracy was restored following the fall of the military regime that held power from 1976 to 1983. This regime was responsible for "The Dirty War," a period marked by systematic human rights abuses, including the estimated disappearance and death of over 30,000 citizens.
To maintain historical accuracy, the film was shot on location in , including the actual courtroom at the Palacio de Justicia de la Nación (Tribunales) where the original 1985 proceedings took place.