Guillermo Francella has once again joined forces with Mariano Cohn and Gastón Duprat to create a film proposal as original as it is ambitious. Homo Argentum, which will arrive in Argentine theaters on August 14, 2025, features 16 mini films ranging from 1 to 12 minutes, each with a different character played by the actor.
Inspired by Italian comedy classics such as I Mostri, Los nuevos monstruos, and Un burgués pequeño, pequeño, the film combines humor, social criticism, and a sharp look at contemporary Argentina.
From idea to screen
The project was born during the filming of the third season of El Encargado. Francella recommended that Cohn and Duprat watch I Mostri (1963), and that suggestion led to a script by Andrés Duprat. Filming took place over nine weeks, at locations in Argentina and Italy, with the support of Star Distribution.
Each vignette is independent, but together they build a multifaceted portrait of the country. The actor portrays everything from a father trying to kick his adult son out of the house, to an "arbolito" working on the streets of Buenos Aires, to a man searching for his Italian roots.
For Cohn and Duprat, it was a reunion with Francella after Mi obra maestra and a continuation of a creative partnership that has already produced titles such as El ciudadano ilustre and Competencia oficial.
A critique that sparked controversy
Days before the premiere, Francella sparked a heated debate about Argentine cinema. In an interview with Migue Granados on OLGA, he stated:
