"La historia oficial" (The Official Story) is a 1985 Argentine film that revolves around Alicia, a high school history teacher in Buenos Aires during the aftermath of Argentina's Dirty War. The story unfolds as Alicia begins to question the origins of her adopted daughter, Gaby, whom she and her husband, a wealthy businessman, bring home amidst a society grappling with the consequences of widespread political repression and human rights abuses.
As Alicia delves deeper into Gaby's background, she uncovers the truth about the forced disappearances of children and the horrors inflicted on families during the regime. This personal journey confronts her with uncomfortable truths about her own life, leading to a powerful exploration of memory, guilt, and the struggle for justice. Ultimately, the film examines themes of complicity and the search for truth in a society that has long been in denial about its past.