Homo Argentum

Homo Argentum is an anthology of sixteen short films that use humor and pointed social critique to sketch traits commonly linked to Argentine identity. Each segment shifts tone, moving between broad farce and quieter observation, and focuses on different characters in urban and domestic settings. The shorts point out rituals, contradictions and small habits that will feel familiar to local viewers, using comedy to reveal affection and exasperation while avoiding major spoilers. Acts shift between slapstick and quiet moments, and a few threads reappear to knit scenes together with sly irony.

Directed by Mariano Cohn and Gastón Duprat and created by Andrés Duprat, Homo Argentum premiered domestically in 2025 in Argentina as a sixteen-piece comedic anthology. The cast includes Guillermo Francella, Clara Kovacic, Eva De Dominici, Miguel Granados and Graciela Stefani.

Homo Argentum saw a modest theatrical run, with screenings at local festivals and limited commercial release across Argentina. It didn't register as a major box office hit, but the film found audiences through word of mouth and later platform availability.

Critical response was mixed, reflected in a modest 5.5/10 vote average from a small sample of viewers. Reviewers praised the satire and standout performances but noted uneven quality between shorts. Recurring themes include national myths, everyday rituals, class tensions and nostalgia, often treated with dark humor and irony and nuance.

Several short pieces, notably 'Noche de suerte', 'Piso 54' and 'El niño eterno', drew attention for performances and comic timing. The film prompted conversations in Argentina about identity, manners and self-image, and Guillermo Francella's involvement helped raise visibility among mainstream audiences, and some critics debated how humor shapes national self-perception.