“Argo” is a 2012 American historic drama film directed by and starring Ben Affleck. The main character is a CIA agent, who is acting under the cover of a Hollywood producer scouting a location for a science fiction film. He actually launches a dangerous operation to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran in 1980.
The film received seven nominations for the 85th Academy Awards and won three, for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Film Editing. The film also earned five Golden Globe Award nominations, winning Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Director.
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The movie screens in English with Russian subtitles.
The screening is free of charge.