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Homo Argentum Dominates Opening-Day Box Office Despite Uneven Reviews

Mariano Cohn and Gastón Duprat designed the 16-vignette satire to reignite theatrical conversation about Argentine identity.

Éxito instantáneo de Homo Argentum: seis de cada 10 espectadores que fueron al cine vieron el film de Guillermo Francella
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Guillermo Francella interpreta a 16 personajes en \"Homo Argentum\"

Overview

  • The anthology features Guillermo Francella in 16 distinct roles that parody familiar Argentine archetypes.
  • Ultracine reports 72,267 tickets sold on opening day, capturing 61.6% of Argentina’s total cinema attendance.
  • Reviewers consistently praise Francella’s versatility while faulting the film’s uneven writing and pervasive product placement.
  • Eva de Dominici has defended her “Piso 54” segment, saying the extortion-themed scene is not a false accusation of sexual violence.
  • Produced with private and advertiser funding, the film follows a theatrical-first strategy intended to spark public debate rather than stream immediately.