The Official Story Comments

  • Allen 2023-09-26 18:49:24

    For people like me who are unfamiliar with Argentina's 1980s history, don't expect too much from this movie. Under the dull, political situation...

  • Monte 2023-08-23 03:21:36

    Everything in the film is just for the sake of politics, there is no humanity, there is no anti-humanity, there is only...

  • Wilbert 2023-06-21 15:36:37

    The little girl standing in the bathtub playing with foam is very cute: Mom, I made myself a foam coat! Mom, did you also take a...

  • Briana 2023-05-24 07:41:22

    Teacher: History is human memory Student: History is the plot of assassins. Father: This country is completely broken, only those bitches, thieves, big legions, politicians, and, my eldest son, rich scumbags. But what you enjoy now and in the future will be repaid by our...

  • Katlyn 2023-05-21 05:32:37

    Introduction Un professeur de l'histoire argentine (Alicia) ,n'ayant pas de fécondité, à adopté avec son mari (Robert) un enfant (Gabi) pendant le coup militaire en 1976. Cinq ans plus tard , elle s'est aperçu que Gabi est peut-être un enfant volé,...

  • Abelardo 2023-05-03 21:54:12

    All sorts of scattered layups make it a bit late to get into the central...

  • Wilbert 2023-05-01 18:52:53

    There is depth but not...

  • Albina 2023-04-28 03:00:05

    As a theme-first film, it is difficult to avoid the symbolization of characters. The identity of a history teacher is very suitable for linking the hidden history and contemporary anger. The beginning and end of the film shows the singing of the national anthem, but the contrast between the two is extremely ironic. It is interesting that the director used some trivial details in daily life to express the big theme, such as the shootout game at the daughter's birthday party, which can more...

  • Paolo 2023-04-24 12:10:55

    1986 The 58th OSCAR BEST FORIEGN PICTURE.

  • Toby 2023-04-07 11:50:18

    Well done from 01:46 to the...

Extended Reading
  • Wayne 2022-10-10 14:24:53

    the director said

    This is a political film that deeply reflects Argentina's social and historical issues and has aroused strong repercussions around the world. The film is a painful reflection of a nation after a major catastrophe, a wake-up call for politically numb people, a memo for forgetful people, and a...

  • Anibal 2022-10-21 14:41:52

    Smudges of Centralization

    Kaja avoided the playful boys, locked herself in the room, hummed nursery rhymes, and played with dolls. Everything was so soft, even too quiet, and I vaguely felt that something was going to happen.
    Suddenly, there was a loud noise, and the door slammed open. The boys rushed in with toy shovels....

The Official Story quotes

  • Benitez: [to Alicia in Classroom] Literature and History always meet.

  • Alicia: Time for bed, Gaby.

    Gaby: Just a little longer. One more story.

    Ana: The one about the invisible paint? This paint makes things invisible. For instance, we paint your bed and it vanishes. Then mommy will think you're sleeping in mid-air.

    Gaby: Mommy, is she like Dolores? Is she your "divided" friend?