"La historia oficial" (The Official Story) is a 1985 Argentine film that explores the aftermath of the Dirty War, a period in Argentina marked by state terrorism and the forced disappearance of thousands of people. The story follows Alicia, a history teacher, who is married to a wealthy businessman, Roberto. As she begins to adopt a child, she becomes increasingly troubled by the possibility that the child may have been taken from a missing person's family.
Through her journey, Alicia uncovers truths about her husband’s complicity in the military regime and the broader social implications of the dictatorship. Her quest for the truth challenges her understanding of history, identity, and morality, ultimately leading her to confront the oppressive legacy of the state and her own complicity in denying the past. The film highlights themes of memory, justice, and the struggle to confront historical atrocities.