Although unusual, a film that defies many rules, ideas and conventions.

En el nombre del hijo (1987) directed by Jorge Polaco

There is something which can easily shock any genuine film admirer. This refers to an iconoclast film maker from Argentina.Our film maker in question is : Jorge Polaco. He is a highly talented yet unknown film maker from Argentina.He has remained unknown as god only knows for what reasons other films from other Argentinian filmmakers have been promoted.This is because his films have not been widely distributed.A unique feature of all his films is their bizarre, outlandish characters and their eccentric behavior. Jorge Polaco is more than an artist too. He is a poet and has contributed a lot to theater also. This is why he is also known to have used a bit of influenced by theater style in his films. This film is about a son confused about his sexual identity. He is over protected by his mother. This film cannot be summed in words. It has to been seen to be believed.

Not your typical modern day Argentinian film.

Un año sin amor (2005) directed by Anahi Berneri

Those who have been following developments related to Argentinian cinema in the recent past would be quick to remark that "A year without love" is a charming yet subtle film completely different from other Argentinian films winning laurels at various film festivals. Although the film talks of homosexuality,it is not at all shocking or controversial as there are shots of Buenos Aires gay underworld and it is shown in a serene fashion.In "A year without love",what we find in the film is an intimate portrait of a young man who is quite an artist.He is a poet and teaches French language to make a living.For her first film Anahi Berneri has chosen a bold topic and she succeeds in getting her message made clear.The virtue of this film is that it is not a melodrama and thereby eschews a casual treatment which is generally given to films filled with controversial themes.It is true that "A year without love" is rather slow moving but it must be watched till end to know more about the emotional passage of its protagonist over a period of one year.