Argentine filmmaker Adolfo Aristarain dies at 82

Argentine filmmaker Adolfo Aristarain, known for directing 'Martín (Hache)' and 'Lugares comunes', has died at age 82 in Buenos Aires. The Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences of Spain announced his death. Aristarain had received the institution's Gold Medal in 2024, which he collected in what would be his last public appearance. His films, many of which were Spanish-Argentine co-productions, became major successes in Spain. 'Martín (Hache)', a drama starring Juan Diego Botto, Federico Luppi, and Eusebio Poncela, is particularly remembered for its excellent dialogue.