Newcomer What are some good movies to watch on Netflix to learn Spanish and watch some of the local culture that feature Buenos Aires?

[Albany]

My favorite Argentine flicks in no particular order.


1. Argentina 1985

2. Sean Eternos: Cappeones de America

3. Carmel: Quien mato a Maria Marta?

4. Esperando a la carroza

5. Yo, Adolescente

1. Sean eternos: Campeones de América.

This series shows the path that Argentine soccer players took in order to become champions of the Copa America. The protagonist is the famous Lionel Messi. In one chapter, it shows all the defeats that he went through and the opinion of other soccer players that watched him grow and become the amazing player he has become. If you are keen on soccer and especially The World Cup, you should definitely give it a go. You can find it on Netflix!

1. Argentina 1985

This movie reports a true story event where two prosecutors, Julio Strassera and Luis Moreno Ocampo, try to investigate and prosecute the militaries of one of the Argentine dictatorships. This movie is directed by Santiago Mitre and it has been preselected to be part of the Oscar awards. If you want to watch it you can find it on Amazon Prime!

1. Carmel: ¿Quién mató a Maria Marta?

This series tells the true story of a crime that happened in a private neighborhood called Carmel, on a random weekend of the year 2002, where a person (who still hasn’t been identified) murdered Maria Marta Belsunce without any explanation. This documentary shows the testimonials of her family members and other prosecutors that had been involved in the case. You can find it on Netflix!

1. Esperando a la carroza

This movie portrays a typical Sunday in Argentina where a family gets together to discuss who is going to live with their 80-year-old grandma, Mama Cora, in order to take care of her. The discussions go on all day until they lose the grandma and no one knows where she is. If you want to laugh and want to distract yourself, this is a great movie to watch, and you can find it on Netflix!

1. Yo, adolescente

This movie shows us the life of a teenager living in Buenos Aires in the early 2000’s, where the main character blogs about his daily life after the death of one of his friends while he also explores his sexuality. This is a very interesting take on teenagers and night culture in Argentina. You can watch it on Netflix!

 

[earlyretirement]

All fabulous lists! Thanks everyone for taking the time to share your picks.

 

[earlyretirement]

I haven't watched this one but a follower on our Twitter recommended this movie.

Wild Tales - Jeder dreht mal durch! (2014) ⭐ 8.1 | Comedy, Drama, Thriller

2h 2m | 12

m.imdb.com

 

[Howard Stern]

My favorite Argentine flicks in no particular order.


1. Argentina 1985

2. Sean Eternos: Cappeones de America

3. Carmel: Quien mato a Maria Marta?

4. Esperando a la carroza

5. Yo, Adolescente

1. Sean eternos: Campeones de América.

This series shows the path that Argentine soccer players took in order to become champions of the Copa America. The protagonist is the famous Lionel Messi. In one chapter, it shows all the defeats that he went through and the opinion of other soccer players that watched him grow and become the amazing player he has become. If you are keen on soccer and especially The World Cup, you should definitely give it a go. You can find it on Netflix!

1. Argentina 1985

This movie reports a true story event where two prosecutors, Julio Strassera and Luis Moreno Ocampo, try to investigate and prosecute the militaries of one of the Argentine dictatorships. This movie is directed by Santiago Mitre and it has been preselected to be part of the Oscar awards. If you want to watch it you can find it on Amazon Prime!

1. Carmel: ¿Quién mató a Maria Marta?

This series tells the true story of a crime that happened in a private neighborhood called Carmel, on a random weekend of the year 2002, where a person (who still hasn’t been identified) murdered Maria Marta Belsunce without any explanation. This documentary shows the testimonials of her family members and other prosecutors that had been involved in the case. You can find it on Netflix!

1. Esperando a la carroza

This movie portrays a typical Sunday in Argentina where a family gets together to discuss who is going to live with their 80-year-old grandma, Mama Cora, in order to take care of her. The discussions go on all day until they lose the grandma and no one knows where she is. If you want to laugh and want to distract yourself, this is a great movie to watch, and you can find it on Netflix!

1. Yo, adolescente

This movie shows us the life of a teenager living in Buenos Aires in the early 2000’s, where the main character blogs about his daily life after the death of one of his friends while he also explores his sexuality. This is a very interesting take on teenagers and night culture in Argentina. You can watch it on Netflix!

Great list! I made it a New Year's resolution to watch more Argentine flix this year so this post is timely. Thanks!

 

[earlyretirement]

I just saw on Twitter @bowtiedMara mentioned he liked this show. I haven't watched it. It's on Hulu. El Encargado.

https://www.hulu.com/series/el-encargado-432a6d95-2447-46e5-976b-8669ca094d54

Guillermo Francella portrays Eliseo, the superintendent of an upscale building. On the surface, Eliseo is cordial and docile in his role, but underneath Eliseo believes himself the omnipotent figure of the community — meddling in the affairs of residents and pulling strings as he sees fit...

www.hulu.com

 

[Swowbird]

I just saw on Twitter @bowtiedMara mentioned he liked this show. I haven't watched it. It's on Hulu. El Encargado.

https://www.hulu.com/series/el-encargado-432a6d95-2447-46e5-976b-8669ca094d54

Guillermo Francella portrays Eliseo, the superintendent of an upscale building. On the surface, Eliseo is cordial and docile in his role, but underneath Eliseo believes himself the omnipotent figure of the community — meddling in the affairs of residents and pulling strings as he sees fit...

www.hulu.com

Yep I watched this. It's funny. Good series.

 

[Avocado]

@Swowbird , some nice people live in gated communities....

@GlasgowJohn and sounds like you nice people will have to pay more $$$ soon. Ha.

The increase in real estate tax in the Province was approved

December 29, 2023

buysellba.com

 

[Bharat]

I just saw on Twitter @bowtiedMara mentioned he liked this show. I haven't watched it. It's on Hulu. El Encargado.

https://www.hulu.com/series/el-encargado-432a6d95-2447-46e5-976b-8669ca094d54

Guillermo Francella portrays Eliseo, the superintendent of an upscale building. On the surface, Eliseo is cordial and docile in his role, but underneath Eliseo believes himself the omnipotent figure of the community — meddling in the affairs of residents and pulling strings as he sees fit...

www.hulu.com

I am watching this show now. It very good! I laugh so much. Is this how doormen in buildings are in Buenos Aires? It's like in real life? I was very curious how it is. I'm on episode 3. I like it a lot. Very good acting by the doorman. I look online and I see this building near Chinatown. I laugh a lot watching it. I see it on Hulu.

 

[earlyretirement]

I am watching this show now. It very good! I laugh so much. Is this how doormen in buildings are in Buenos Aires? It's like in real life? I was very curious how it is. I'm on episode 3. I like it a lot. Very good acting by the doorman. I look online and I see this building near Chinatown. I laugh a lot watching it. I see it on Hulu.

So funny @Bharat! I am also watching this now since Bowtied Mara mentioned this on Twitter. I met him in person a few weeks ago and extremely intelligent guy.

I was curious where this building was. I would have guessed in the Palermo Chico area but you are right! I wouldn't have guessed it was in Chinatown but I just saw this. Thanks for sharing that info! Maybe I will walk by the building here in a few weeks while I am there.

Llegó a Google Maps: cómo es y dónde queda el edificio de El Encargado, la serie protagonizada por Guillermo Francella

La producción de Star+ se rodó en un barrio porteño y los usuarios de las redes sociales comenzaron a investigar; ya cuenta con reseñas en la app de geolocalización

www.lanacion.com.ar

 

[Cariba]

The must-sees for me are:

"El Hijo de la novia"
"El secreto de sus ojos"
"Relatos Salvajes"
"Carancho"
"Esperando la carroza"
"El Marginal"
"Nueve Reinas"

"Relatos Salvajes" being one of my favorites

 

[earlyretirement]

The must-sees for me are:

"El Hijo de la novia"
"El secreto de sus ojos"
"Relatos Salvajes"
"Carancho"
"Esperando la carroza"
"El Marginal"
"Nueve Reinas"

"Relatos Salvajes" being one of my favorites

Are all of these Argentine made @Cariba ? Or just in Spanish.

 

[Cariba]

Are all of these Argentine made @Cariba ? Or just in Spanish.

They are all Argentine, which provides an excellent opportunity to immerse oneself in the culture and customs of the country.

 

[Betsy Ross]

They are all Argentine, which provides an excellent opportunity to immerse oneself in the culture and customs of the country.

I LOVE this list. Thanks @Cariba for posting them. I have watched some and I will add the others to my Play List. I LOVE watching Argentine films as the Spanish is different. I love hearing the Castellano. There is nothing else like it.

 

[Jenn]

I started watching Alternative Therapy on Hulu and it is good. Does anyone know what neighborhood that therapist's office is in Buenos Aires on that show if you watch it?

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15350022/

 

[Bob]

Check out this new horror show on Netflix. When Evil Lurks(Cuando la maldad acecha). Was excellent!

Argentine film ‘When Evil Lurks’ lands on Netflix - Buenos Aires Herald

The award-winning horror film by Damian Rugna made it to the global top 10 of most-watched international films on the platform

buenosairesherald.com

 

[dai]

Here are some Argentinian series, if I'm not wrong, all porteño. Great for practicing the Buenos Aires accent.

They are actually pretty good makes with great actors, mostly comedy.

Netflix:
Division Palermo
Casi Feliz

And these are from Amazon Prime:
El fin del Amor
Porno y Helado
Supernova
Yosi, el espio arrepentido
Barrabrava

 

[GraceH]

Here are some Argentinian series, if I'm not wrong, all porteño. Great for practicing the Buenos Aires accent.

They are actually pretty good makes with great actors, mostly comedy.

Netflix:
Division Palermo
Casi Feliz

And these are from Amazon Prime:
El fin del Amor
Porno y Helado
Supernova
Yosi, el espio arrepentido
Barrabrava

Thanks for these suggestions! I’m always looking for more good shows.

 

[legend]

Check out this new horror show on Netflix. When Evil Lurks(Cuando la maldad acecha). Was excellent!

Argentine film ‘When Evil Lurks’ lands on Netflix - Buenos Aires Herald

The award-winning horror film by Damian Rugna made it to the global top 10 of most-watched international films on the platform

buenosairesherald.com

I watched that movie last week, and it really grabs you from the start! Excellent recommendation. I took a chance even though the locals think that the thriller and horror genre isn't the best here, but I have to say this movie surprised me. So, I also recommend it.

 

[CecilM]

Yesterday, I watched the movie "Goyo" on Netflix, and I loved it. It has a bit of everything, but it mainly focuses on inclusion and how love is approached from a different perspective. I highly recommend it.

El éxito de Goyo, la película que reflexiona sobre la inclusión, las diferencias y cómo el amor puede romper barreras

El film toma el nombre de su protagonista, un hombre con Asperger, fanático de Van Gogh y que trabaja como guía de un museo, interpretado por Nicolás Furtado. A tres días de su estreno en Netflix, ingresó al top 10 diario de películas en 33 países. La palabra de Martín Kweller a Teleshow

www.infobae.com

 

[Wally]

Yesterday, I watched the movie "Goyo" on Netflix, and I loved it. It has a bit of everything, but it mainly focuses on inclusion and how love is approached from a different perspective. I highly recommend it.

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El éxito de Goyo, la película que reflexiona sobre la inclusión, las diferencias y cómo el amor puede romper barreras

El film toma el nombre de su protagonista, un hombre con Asperger, fanático de Van Gogh y que trabaja como guía de un museo, interpretado por Nicolás Furtado. A tres días de su estreno en Netflix, ingresó al top 10 diario de películas en 33 países. La palabra de Martín Kweller a Teleshow

www.infobae.com

Thanks! A friend just told me that was very good so I'm going to add it to my list!