Aída Bortnik

Writing

Aída Bortnik

Born January 7, 1938 · Buenos Aires - Argentina

Died April 27, 2013 · aged 75

Aída Bortnik was born on January 7, 1938 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She was a writer, known for The Official Story (1985), Ashes of Paradise (1997) and Wild Horses (1995). She died on April 27, 2013 in Buenos Aires. One screenplay she wrote was the first Argentine film to be 'nominated' for an Academy Award (The Truce, 1974). Another was the first Argentine film to 'win' an Academy Award (La his…

Known For

The Secret in Their EyesThe Secret in Their Eyes · 2009
The Secret in Their Eyes
8.02009
MovieMysteryThriller
Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín begins writing a novel based on the unsolved mystery of a newlywed’s rape and murder. With the help of a former colleague, judge Irene, he attempts to make sense of the past.
A Woman...A Woman... · 1975
A Woman...
10.01975
MovieDrama
After seven years in jail, a woman is released and has to re-enter society.
The Official StoryThe Official Story · 1985
The Official Story
7.51985
MovieDramaHistory
Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1983. In the last and turbulent days of the military dictatorship, Alicia, a high school history teacher, begins to ask uncomfortable questions about the dark origins of Gaby, her adopted daughter.
Old GringoOld Gringo · 1989
Old Gringo
5.71989
MovieActionDrama
A writer forms a triangle with a schoolmarm and a Mexican general on the run.
Wild TangoWild Tango · 1993
Wild Tango
6.31993
MovieDramaMusic
A biopic based on the life of one of the pioneer argentine rock stars 'Tanguito'. The movie tells the story of his rise and fall from grace, encompassed in violent times of a military regime.
Wild HorsesWild Horses · 1995
Wild Horses
6.61995
MovieDramaCrime
Jose is an elderly rebel who, after being refused a withdrawal at a bank, returns with a gun and threatens to shoot himself if he doesn't get his cash. Pedro, a young teller, is disillusioned with his life and sees Jose's stunt as a way out when he pretends to be taken hostage, leaving the bank with the old man and a hefty amount of money. The unlikely duo become friends, picking up tough-girl Ana along the way, while avoiding the police.
Cenizas del paraísoCenizas del paraíso · 1997
Cenizas del paraíso
6.91997
MovieCrimeDrama
A judge falls from the roof of the Federal Courthouse. A woman is murdered. Between them and the three sons of the judge there is a connection that will be investigated by a woman judge who is determined to discover the truth.
The TruceThe Truce · 1974
The Truce
7.51974
MovieRomanceDrama
A man has to come to terms with his wasted youth, estranged family and grim prospects for the future.

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