Satirical, explosive, and contentious, Homo Argentum (2025) sees Guillermo Francella play 16 Argentine archetypes in a sharp, divisive comedy anthology that’s ignited political firestorms and smashed box-office records in Argentina.
A Mirror with a Satirical Twist
Directed by Mariano Cohn and Gastón Duprat—who also co-wrote it with Horacio and Andrés Duprat—the film unfurls like a fractured tapestry of modern Argentina. Each vignette, from the sinisterly humorous “Piso 54” to the heartbreak of “Ezeiza,” trades in recognizable archetypes: the corrupt politician, the desperate urbanite, the nostalgic immigrant. Some hit with savage insight; others stumble under the weight of predictability. But through it all, Francella never misses: his personas are simultaneously grotesque, hilarious, and heartbreakingly precise.
Acting Powerhouse
Francella is the uniting force, shapeshifting with cartoonish agility or subtle crusted truth. Whether he’s a pulpit preacher, a social-media angst-fueled director, or a would-be macho vigilante, he inhabits them all with uncanny fidelity. Critics call him the film’s “ductile core,” whose energy carries even the less
Plot & Structure
The format—a string of 16 mini-stories ranging from one to twelve minutes—is both its strength and flaw. It offers an array of snapshots, but rhythm falters. As Diego Brodersen writes: “some vignettes function well… others suffer from lack of narrative tension and obvious punchlines.” Guillermo Courau (La Nación) agrees, noting the tonal inconsistency and overabundance of product placements.
Cultural Flashpoint
In Argentina, Homo Argentum became more than a movie—it became a Rorschach test for political identity. President Javier Milei screened it for his inner circle, declaring it a cultural weapon against “woke progressivism,” accusing detractors of being the ones it most truthfully reveals.El PaísBuenos Aires TimesEL PAÍS EnglishLa Derecha Diario Critics on the other side decry its “porteño-centric” view and stereotypes about women and the working class.
Box Office Sensation
The public responded with fervor: over 400,000 tickets in four days, making it one of Argentina’s most explosive openings—and a cultural moment in its own right. La Derecha
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Screenwriter(s) | Mariano Cohn, Gastón Duprat, Horacio Convertini, Andrés Duprat |
| Producers | Agustín Bossi, Pablo E. Bossi, Pol Bossi, Martín Iraola, Maximiliano Lasansky |
| Directors | Mariano Cohn, Gastón Duprat |
| Main Actors | Guillermo Francella; supporting cast including Eva De Dominici, Clara Kovacic, Miguel Granados, Gastón Soffritti, Dalma Maradona, Aurora Quattrocchi, Tony Sperandeo, Giulia Brancato |
| Production Co. | Pampa Films, Gloriamundi |
| Budget | Not publicly disclosed (no reliable source found) |
