De la misteriosa Buenos Aires
De la misteriosa Buenos Aires

De la misteriosa Buenos Aires

1981Movie93 minSpanish

Three stories based on tales of the book by Manuel Mujica Lainez, ("El hambre", "La pulsera de cascabeles" y "El salón dorado".).) On scripts for the directors themselves and the collaboration of Ernesto Schoo.

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Director: Alberto FischermanGenres: Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of women, seemingly ordinary citizens, are involved in a series of mysterious events and clandestine activities within the labyrinthine city of Buenos Aires. As their connections and motives become clearer, a shadowy underworld and hidden desires are revealed. The narrative weaves through the lives of these women as they navigate a dangerous path, where truth and deception are blurred.

Critical Reception

This film is recognized for its unique atmosphere and daring exploration of themes considered taboo at the time of its release. While not widely distributed internationally, it garnered attention within Argentine cinema for its artistic merit and provocative content, though its challenging nature led to varied critical responses regarding its narrative coherence and explicitness.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bold exploration of sexuality and societal repression.
  • Noted for its atmospheric direction and unconventional narrative structure.
  • Acknowledged for its challenging and provocative portrayal of hidden desires within Buenos Aires.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely undocumented due to limited availability and distribution, making it difficult to summarize specific user opinions.

Fun Fact

The film was initially controversial and faced censorship challenges in Argentina due to its explicit themes and unconventional portrayal of female sexuality.

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