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Argentina '78

Argentina '78

★ 7.5/10•2024•SAM 16•Documentary
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In the midst of Argentina's bloodiest era, the country took center stage as the host of the World Cup. The military government, the national team, and even the resistance risked everything for this monumental event.

Lucas Bucci · Director

Tomás Sposato · Director

Iván Vescovo · Director

Lucas Bucci · Writer

StatusEnded
LanguageES
First Air DateNov 27, 2024

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Beginning of All BeginningsE145m

The Beginning of All Beginnings

With just two years left before the 1978 World Cup, Argentina does not meet the basic requirements for such a massive event. The military dictatorship decides to use it as a tool for legitimation and spends millions to make the country a proper host. Meanwhile, a young coach with leftist ideas aims to turn the national team into an unbeatable contender.

Nov 27, 2024

Episode 2 - Game onE243m

Game on

The national team prepares to face the "Group of Death": Hungary, France, and Italy. Mothers of the disappeared seize the arrival of journalists to try to inform the world of their situation. The military realizes that merely organizing the World Cup is not enough; they must now win it.

Nov 27, 2024

Episode 3 - All InE336m

All In

The team needs to beat Peru by more than four goals to avoid elimination from the tournament. The pressure from the military, the fans, and the world weighs heavily on the team. The match reveals a surprising outcome, sparking conspiracy theories. Decades later, the key players provide their testimonies to reveal the truth behind the most controversial match in World Cup history.

Nov 27, 2024

Episode 4 - GloryE442m

Glory

Argentina reaches the final against the world's most formidable team: Holland. The stadium is overflowing with fans as the country seeks the coveted title. Players, coaches, and victims of the dictatorship relive the intense pressure experienced in a country going through its darkest era. The outcome changes the nation's history and is forever imprinted in the national memory.

Nov 27, 2024

Actors

Mario Firmenich

Mario Firmenich

Self

Matías Bauso

Matías Bauso

Self

César Luis Menotti

César Luis Menotti

Self

Mario Kempes

Mario Kempes

Self

Daniel Passarella

Daniel Passarella

Self

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