Valentin

Set in Buenos Aires during the 1960s, this story follows a young boy named Valentin who lives with his grandmother. Dealing with loneliness and the absence of his mother, Valentin hopes to reunite his family and finds solace in his dream of becoming an astronaut. While he believes he is the only person capable of fixing his family's internal conflicts, the adults around him avoid discussing the past. He shares his hopes and frustrations with a close friend as he navigates his relationship with his unreliable father.

Written and directed by Alejandro Agresti, this film was the first of two listed in his directorial chronology, followed by The Lake House in 2006. The cast features Rodrigo Noya in the title role, alongside Carmen Maura, Julieta Cardinali, Jean Pierre Noher, Mex Urtizberea, and Lorenzo Quinteros.

Produced by Patagonik, First Floor Features, RWA, and De Productie, the movie earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. It has been received positively by viewers, holding a 7.5 rating on IMDb from 4,600 votes and a 7.4 rating on TMDB based on 122 votes.