Name: Homo Argentum
Director: Mariano Cohn
Genre: Comedia
Released: 2025
Cast: Guillermo Francella, Marcelo Melingo, Sabrina Olmedo

Question 1

What does it mean to you to be Argentine? What values or customs identify you?

Accepted Answer

Social satire with acid humor. Requires discernment about Argentine identity. Homo Argentum is an anthology of short films that uses humor and satire to explore Argentine identity. The film operates on the level of social critique, addressing themes such as corruption, bureaucracy, the culture of 'viveza criolla' (native cunning), and national…

Question 2

How do you think humor and social criticism can help us reflect on our identity?

Accepted Answer

ne identity. The film operates on the level of social critique, addressing themes such as corruption, bureaucracy, the culture of 'viveza criolla' (native cunning), and national idiosyncrasy. While it does not present an explicit ideological agenda, it invites reflection on the…

Question 3

Which mini-movie did you find most provocative or interesting? Why?

Accepted Answer

corruption, bureaucracy, the culture of 'viveza criolla' (native cunning), and national idiosyncrasy. While it does not present an explicit ideological agenda, it invites reflection on the values and contradictions of Argentine society. The challenge for the viewer lies in…