Cinematography: Juan Carlos Desanzo

The best movies, series, and documentaries with cinematography by Juan Carlos Desanzo. Explore visually stunning titles that highlight an exceptional filmmaking.


Direction Fernando E. Solanas · Octavio Getino

Synopsis The Hour of the Furnaces (1968) is a fervent three-part documentary that delves into the liberation struggles across Latin America, with a particular focus on Argentina as a case study of the continent's imperialist exploitation. The first segment, titled "Neo-Colonialism...

7.7

413 votes

7.7

413 votes

The Truce

1974 · Movie · 108 min. · Argentina

Direction Sergio Renán

Cast Héctor Alterio · Ana María Picchio · Luis Brandoni · Marilina Ross

Synopsis The Truce (1974) begins on the 49th birthday of Martín Santomé (Héctor Alterio), a widowed father of three. His children, including the resentful Esteban (Luis Brandoni), the nurturing Blanca (Marilina Ross), and the closeted homosexual Jaime (Oscar Martínez), throw him...

7.3

793 votes

7.3

793 votes

Juan Moreira

1973 · Movie · 102 min. · Argentina

Direction Leonardo Favio

Cast Rodolfo Bebán · Pablo Cumo · Alba Mugica · Carlos Muñoz

Synopsis Juan Moreira (1973) follows the tale of a man who finds himself behind bars for asserting his rightful claims. Upon his release, he and his companions take matters into their own hands to seek justice, ultimately leading him down a...

7.1

502 votes

7.1

502 votes

El habilitado

1971 · Movie · 78 min. · Argentina

Direction Jorge Cedrón

Cast Héctor Alterio · Ana María Picchio · Carlos Antón · Marta Gam

Synopsis El habilitado (1971) follows the story of five individuals who find themselves trapped in the basement of a store in Mar del Plata. Each character is grotesquely intertwined with the others, driven by a desperate need to assert their superiority...

6.2

27 votes

6.2

27 votes

Los gauchos judíos

1975 · Movie · 110 min. · Argentina

Direction Juan José Jusid

Cast Pepe Soriano · Ginamaría Hidalgo · Víctor Laplace · Luisina Brando

Synopsis Los gauchos judíos (1975) chronicles the compelling journey of Jewish pioneers who established roots in the Entre Rios region of Argentina. The film delves into the challenges and triumphs these settlers faced as they adapted to their new environment, blending...

6.1

69 votes

6.1

69 votes

Chronicle of a Lady

1971 · Movie · 100 min. · Argentina

Direction Raúl de la Torre

Cast Graciela Borges · Mercedes Sombra · Lautaro Murúa · Federico Luppi

Synopsis Chronicle of a Lady (1971) follows the narrative of an aristocratic woman grappling with the monotony and constraints of her privileged existence. The film takes a dramatic turn when her dear friend takes her own life, prompting her to reflect...

6.1

43 votes

6.1

43 votes

Heroine

1972 · Movie · 110 min. · Argentina

Direction Raúl de la Torre

Cast Graciela Borges · Lautaro Murúa · Pepe Soriano · María Vaner

Synopsis Heroine (1972) follows the journey of a woman who, after experiencing the tragic loss of her brother due to an accidental electrocution in the bustling subways of Buenos Aires, embarks on a path of healing and self-discovery. The narrative delves...

6.0

26 votes

6.0

26 votes

Direction Alberto Fischerman · Néstor Paternostro · Raúl de la Torre · Ricardo Becher

Cast Luis Barrón · Leonor Galindo · Gioia Fiorentino · Néstor Davio

Synopsis The Players vs. Ángeles caídos (1969) follows a group known as The Players who are currently overseeing a film studio that was previously controlled by a nefarious group called The Fallen Angels. The Fallen Angels launch a series of nighttime...

5.8

24 votes

5.8

24 votes

No toquen a la nena

1976 · Movie · 93 min. · Argentina

Direction Juan José Jusid

Cast Luis Politti · María Vaner · Norma Aleandro · Lautaro Murúa

Synopsis No toquen a la nena (1976) is a traditionalist comedy that explores the reactions of both young people and adults to an unexpected teenage pregnancy. The story revolves around Patricia, a 17-year-old beauty who finds herself in a difficult situation...

5.5

47 votes

5.5

47 votes

4.6

49 votes

4.2

72 votes

3.6

37 votes

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El lugar del humo

1979 · Movie · 90 min. · Uruguay

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Not rated

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