Argentina announces four films preselected for 2027 Oscars

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of Argentina has announced the four preselected films competing to represent the country in the Best International Feature Film category at the 2027 Oscars. The winner will be officially announced on September 28.

The candidates include:

• El Partido: A documentary directed by Juan Cabral and Santiago Franco that reconstructs the 1986 World Cup match between Argentina and England, examining its sociopolitical impact and the context of the Falklands War.

• La Virgen de la Tosquera: Directed by Laura Casabé and written by Benjamín Naishtat, this film adapts stories by Mariana Enríquez, blending adolescent coming-of-age themes with supernatural horror.

• Nuestra Tierra: A documentary by Lucrecia Martel focusing on the murder of community leader Javier Chocobar and the resulting legal proceedings, addressing territorial disputes and structural violence against indigenous peoples.

• Parque Lezama: A cinematic adaptation of Herb Gardner’s work, directed by Juan José Campanella and starring Luis Brandoni and Eduardo Blanco.