A Chocolate and a Press Operation (2022)

A Chocolate and a Press Operation (2022) poster

In July 1982, a month after the capitulation of Argentine troops in the Falklands war with Great Britain, GENTE magazine published on the cover a photo of a boy who had sent a letter and a chocolate to an anonymous soldier. His letter and chocolate would never reach the recipient, the chocolate being later sold at a kiosk in the Argentinian town of Comodoro Rivadavia. 38 years later, Gustavo Vidal, the chocolate boy, embarks on a journey to reconstruct the story that moved, in its time, Argentines deceived by the press before, during and after the armed conflict with the United Kingdom.

Director: Carlos Castro, Silvia Maturana
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 64 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Carlos Senin
Editing: Gabriel Herce
Production: Adoquín Video Digital, INCAA
Country: Argentina
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Carlos Castro, Silvia Maturana
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Chocolate and a Press Operation about?
In July 1982, a month after the capitulation of Argentine troops in the Falklands war with Great Britain, GENTE magazine published on the cover a photo of a boy who had sent a letter and a chocolate to an anonymous soldier. His letter and chocolate would never reach the recipient, the chocolate being later sold at a kiosk in the Argentinian town of Comodoro Rivadavia. 38 years later, Gustavo Vidal, the chocolate boy, embarks on a journey to reconstruct the story that moved, in its time, Argentines deceived by the press before, during and after the armed conflict with the United Kingdom.
Who directed A Chocolate and a Press Operation?
A Chocolate and a Press Operation was directed by Carlos Castro, Silvia Maturana.
Who stars in A Chocolate and a Press Operation?
A Chocolate and a Press Operation stars Gustavo Vidal.
How long is A Chocolate and a Press Operation?
A Chocolate and a Press Operation has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
What genre is A Chocolate and a Press Operation?
A Chocolate and a Press Operation is a Documentary film.
Where was A Chocolate and a Press Operation produced?
A Chocolate and a Press Operation was produced in Argentina.