Books

  • 1. Santa Evita (Tomás Eloy Martínez)

    A novel that delves into the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Eva Perón's body after her death. The story traverses Buenos Aires, uncovering secrets and the impact of Perón's legacy.

  • 2. The Buenos Aires Quintet (Manuel Vázquez Montalbán)

    Part of the Pepe Carvalho series, this crime novel is set in Buenos Aires, following detective Pepe Carvalho as he navigates the city's political and social landscapes while solving a murder mystery.

  • 3. Borges and the Eternal Orangutans (Luis Fernando Verissimo)

    This intriguing novel weaves a narrative around an adventure featuring the legendary writer Jorge Luis Borges as a character. The story unfolds as Borges becomes embroiled in a mysterious and surreal series of events.

Movies

  • 1. The Secret in Their Eyes (El secreto de sus ojos) (2009)

    This Argentine film, directed by Juan José Campanella, is a gripping crime thriller that intertwines love, suspense, and justice. It showcases the bustling streets of Buenos Aires as a backdrop to the story.

  • 2. Evita (1996)

    Directed by Alan Parker, this musical drama starring Madonna portrays the life of Eva Perón, showcasing various parts of Buenos Aires and capturing the political and social climate of Argentina in the mid-20th century.

  • 3. Adios Buenos Aires (2023)

    Buenos Aires, in the midst of the Argentinian 2001 economic crisis, Julio plays bandoneon in a tango band. His plan is actually to emigrate to Germany together with his daughter and mother, but he can‘t get away from the city so easily.