The Official Story
La historia oficial
“A truth too frightening to ignore”
Synopsis
Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1983. In the last and turbulent days of the military dictatorship, Alicia, a high school history teacher, begins to ask uncomfortable questions about the dark origins of Gaby, her adopted daughter.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-02
Top Cast
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Norma Aleandro
Alicia Marnet
Héctor Alterio
Roberto Ibáñez
Hugo Arana
Enrique Ibáñez
Guillermo Battaglia
José
Chela Ruiz
Sara
Patricio Contreras
Benítez
Aníbal Morixe
Miller
María Luisa Robledo
Ñata
Jorge Petraglia
Macci
Analía Castro
Gaby
Chunchuna Villafañe
Ana
Daniel Lago
Dante
Augusto Larreta
General
Laura Palmucci
Rosa
Leal Rey
Father Ismael
Floria Bloise
Grandmother
Lidia Catalano
Dora
Carlos Weber
Andrada
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 8, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis Puenzo
- Screenplay & Story
- Aída Bortnik, Luis Puenzo
- Original Score
- Atilio Stampone
- Original Title
- La historia oficial
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Progress Communications, Historias Cinematográficas, Cinemanía
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis Puenzo
Aída Bortnik, Luis Puenzo, María Elena Walsh
Atilio Stampone
Félix "Chango" Monti
Juan Carlos Macías
Luis Puenzo, Nora Puenzo
Department Leadership Roster
Luis Puenzo
Director
Aída Bortnik
Screenplay
Luis Puenzo
Screenplay
Félix "Chango" Monti
Director of Photography
Abel Facello
Production Design
Juan Carlos Macías
Editor
Atilio Stampone
Original Music Composer
Luis Puenzo
Producer
Nora Puenzo
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Official Story
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What is The Official Story about?
Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1983. In the last and turbulent days of the military dictatorship, Alicia, a high school history teacher, begins to ask uncomfortable questions about the dark origins of Gaby, her adopted daughter.
Who directed The Official Story?
The Official Story was directed by Luis Puenzo.
Who stars in The Official Story?
The principal cast of The Official Story includes Norma Aleandro, Héctor Alterio, Hugo Arana, Guillermo Battaglia, Chela Ruiz.
When was The Official Story released and how long is it?
The Official Story was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Official Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Official Story was composed by Atilio Stampone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Official Story?
The Official Story holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).