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Homo Argentum Tops Argentina’s Box Office as Cultural Fight Escalates

The INCAA chief publicly defended the film despite admitting he has not seen it, underscoring how politicized the reaction has become.

Guillermo Francella en la piel del Presidente de la Nación en la película Homo Argentum. | Foto: Disney
"Homo Argentum", la nueva película de Guillermo Francella (Prensa Disney/ Pampa Films).
Cuándo llega a las plataformas de streaming Homo Argentum, la película de Guillermo Francella.
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Overview

  • Released on August 14, the CohnDuprat anthology led by Guillermo Francella drew roughly 417,000–470,000 moviegoers in its first four days, according to Ultracine and multiple outlets.
  • President Javier Milei amplified the conversation by praising the movie and screening it for allies, while prominent artists split between praise and harsh criticism.
  • Luis Brandoni lauded the film’s artistry and its lack of state funding, as Katja Alemann and Moria Casán issued pointed critiques of Francella and the project.
  • A libertarian deputy from Rosario argued the movie is overly Buenos Aires‑centric, fueling a wider debate about representation and the film’s 16‑vignette portrait of identity.
  • Disney+ is widely expected to host the streaming release, though no date is confirmed, with reported estimates ranging from roughly 40–60 days to longer depending on box office performance.