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The South

1988-03-05 · 127 min · ★ 6.6

Drama · Music

After the end of the military dictatorship in Argentina in 1983, Floreal is released from prison. Instead of returning to his wife, he wanders through the night of Buenos Aires. He meets some people from his past–most of which are only imaginary–and remembers the events of his imprisonment.

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Directors
Fernando E. Solanas
Production companies
Pacific Productions, Cinesur
Countries
Argentina, France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Miguel Ángel SoláMiguel Ángel SoláFloreal Echegoyen
Philippe LéotardPhilippe LéotardRoberto
Lito CruzLito CruzEl Negro
Roberto GoyenecheRoberto GoyenecheAmado
Ulises DumontUlises DumontEmilio
Gabriela ToscanoGabriela ToscanoBlondi
Mario LozanoMario LozanoEchegoyen
Nathán PinzónNathán PinzónRasatti
Antonio AmeijeirasPeregrino
Inés MolinaMaría
Fito PáezFito PáezMarcelo
Niní GambierNiní GambierAdela
Chany MalloLa mère de Floreal
Susana MayoSusana MayoCora
Manuel VicenteManuel VicenteEl Tordo
Fernando SiroFernando Siro
Susú PecoraroSusú PecoraroRosi Echegoyen
Mauricio Kartun
Néstor Marconi
Ricardo AlanisArturito Rasatti

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