Imagining Argentina
Synopsis
Set during the unsettling disappearances in Buenos Aires during the dictatorship of the 1970s, the film involves theater director Carlos Rueda and his wife Cecilia. Shortly after Cecilia writes an editorial commentary questioning the mysterious abductions, she is herself abducted and taken into police custody.
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Antonio Banderas
Carlos Rueda
Emma Thompson
Cecilia Rueda
Leticia Dolera
Teresa Rueda
Maria Canals-Barrera
Esme Palomares
Rubén Blades
Silvio Ayala
Irene Escolar
Eurydice
Fernando Tielve
Orfeo / Enrico
Héctor Bordoni
Pedro Augustín
Anthony Diaz-Perez
Policeman 1
Luis Antonio Ramos
Policeman 2
Carlos Kaniowsky
Rubén Mendoza
Stella Maris
Concepta Madrid
Concha Hidalgo
Octavio Marquez's Grandmother
Ana Gracia
Hannah Masson
Horacio Obón
Victor Madrid
Amparo Valle
Julia Obregon's Mother
John Wood
Amos Sternberg
Claire Bloom
Sara Sternberg
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 11, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Hampton
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Thornton, Christopher Hampton
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- Imagining Argentina
- Country of Origin
- Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Multivideo, Myriad Pictures, Green Moon Productions, Mike's Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Hampton
Lawrence Thornton, Christopher Hampton
George Fenton
Guillermo Navarro
George Akers
Diane Isaacs, Kirk D'Amico, Raúl Outeda, Michael Peyser, Geoffrey C. Lands
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Hampton
Director
Diane Isaacs
Producer
Raúl Outeda
Producer
Guillermo Navarro
Director of Photography
Bárbara Pérez-Solero
Production Design
Michael Peyser
Producer
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
George Akers
Editor
Geoffrey C. Lands
Producer
Santiago Prozo
Producer
Bina Daigeler
Costume Design
Christopher Hampton
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Imagining Argentina
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Imagining Argentina about?
Set during the unsettling disappearances in Buenos Aires during the dictatorship of the 1970s, the film involves theater director Carlos Rueda and his wife Cecilia. Shortly after Cecilia writes an editorial commentary questioning the mysterious abductions, she is herself abducted and taken into police custody.
Who directed Imagining Argentina?
Imagining Argentina was directed by Christopher Hampton.
Who stars in Imagining Argentina?
The principal cast of Imagining Argentina includes Antonio Banderas, Emma Thompson, Leticia Dolera, Maria Canals-Barrera, Rubén Blades.
When was Imagining Argentina released and how long is it?
Imagining Argentina was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Imagining Argentina?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Imagining Argentina was composed by George Fenton.
Is Imagining Argentina based on a book or true story?
Imagining Argentina is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lawrence Thornton".