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Adolfo Aristarain

Argentine director and screenwriter
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Adolfo Aristarain (born October 19, 1943, Buenos Aires, Argentinaā€”died April 26, 2026, Buenos Aires) was an Argentine film director and screenwriter known for his filmic sophistication and subtle examination of issues of political oppression. Captivated by film from childhood, Aristarain eventually abandoned his studies andā€”while earning his living teaching Englishā€”devoted the rest of his time to watching movies. After spending some time in various occupations in the motion picture industry, in both Spain and Argentina,...

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