This Tuesday, the film “Argentina, 1985” won the statuette for best foreign film in the 80th edition of the annual Golden Globes ceremony, in front of which the president Alberto Fernandez he was not indifferent.
Through their social networks, the head of state He expressed his joy at the success of the film in the contest that awards the best of cinema and television in the United States. In addition, Alberto Fernandez congratulated the entire team that was part of the production.
“The Golden Globe for ‘Argentina, 1985’ is a new and enormous joy. Congratulations to the entire team that carried it forward with talent, hard work, and commitment to our democracy,” he wrote. Alberto Fernandez on his Twitter account.
In addition, the president made reference to the words of Santiago Mitre, director of the film, and remarked: “As Santiago Miter said, democracy is something we need to keep fighting for ALWAYS”.
Those in charge of receiving the award were Miter and Ricardo Darín, protagonist of the film that portrays the trial of the Military Juntas of the dictatorship in 1985. Both received the award from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association during a ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles.
During his speech, the actor dedicated the victory to the Argentine public and pointed out: “After the world championship, this is a great joy.” It should be remembered that the film premiered in Argentina on September 29 and, in two days, it was seen by 73,000 viewers.
The first time that President saw the film, said: “I want Nunca Más to be Nunca Más in Argentina. I want to live in a society without violence. I want that society that (prosecutor Julio) Strassera spoke of.” And he emphasized: “I want to put an end to political violence once and for all.”
The details of the award
“Argentina, 1985” was the only Latin American film to compete in the Best Foreign Film category at the awards, so it not only represented the country, but the entire region. He will also compete in the same category at the 28th annual Critics Choice Awards, which will take place on January 15, also in Los Angeles.
Previously, the film won statuettes at the Venice Film Festival, the San Sebastián Film Festival, the National Board of Review, the Forqué Awards and the La Roche-sur-Yon International Film Festival.
