Hugo in Argentina (2021)
A promising Italian cartoonist lands in Buenos Aires in 1950, with the dream of reaching the United States, to discover that, for him, America will be Argentina. The country immediately overwhelms him with its massive economic boom and a cultural scene among the most vibrant in the world. We are at the dawn of Argentina's most delirious decade, and the young immigrant feels that the vast promise of this country is within his grasp. His name will indeed make itself known: Hugo Pratt.
Director: Stefano Knuchel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: September 5, 2021
Cast
- Giancarlo Giannini - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
- Stefano Knuchel (Screenplay)
- Marco Steiner (Screenplay)
Music: Zeno Gabaglio
Editing: Emanuela Andreoli
Production: Fiumi Film, RSI, Cong SA, Venus&Beyond
Country: Switzerland
Language: Français, Español
Original Language: it
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hugo in Argentina about?
- A promising Italian cartoonist lands in Buenos Aires in 1950, with the dream of reaching the United States, to discover that, for him, America will be Argentina. The country immediately overwhelms him with its massive economic boom and a cultural scene among the most vibrant in the world. We are at the dawn of Argentina's most delirious decade, and the young immigrant feels that the vast promise of this country is within his grasp. His name will indeed make itself known: Hugo Pratt.
- Who directed Hugo in Argentina?
- Hugo in Argentina was directed by Stefano Knuchel.
- Who stars in Hugo in Argentina?
- Hugo in Argentina stars Giancarlo Giannini.
- How long is Hugo in Argentina?
- Hugo in Argentina has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Hugo in Argentina?
- Hugo in Argentina is a Documentary film.
- Where was Hugo in Argentina produced?
- Hugo in Argentina was produced in Switzerland.