Argo (2012)
The American Embassy in Teheran is seized by Iranian revolutionaries, who demand the handover of the Shah by America. Fifty-two staff members are taken hostage, but six americans escape and shelter in the Canadian ambassador's residence. Two months later, the CIA sets up a plan to bring the six out of Iran. Exfiltration specialist Tony Mendez poses as the producer of a science-fiction film, 'Argo', looking for locations. He sets up a complete fake production company with an office in Hollywood, giving the project credibility. The Iranians are confinced
and Mendez is able to bring the six back to the United States. Based on a true story.
Nominated for seven Academy Awards:
Best Picture
Best Supporting Actor - Alan Arkin
Best Adapted Screenplay - Chris Terrio
Best Original Score - Alexandre Desplat
Best Sound Editing - Erik Aadahl and Ethan Van der Ryn
Best Sound Mixing - John Reitz, Gregg Rudloff and Jose Antonio Garcia
Best Film Editing - William Goldenberg
Articles on Argo
| Faking it, in: Empire, nr. 279 (September), 2012 pp. 29 |
Reviews
| Trevor Johnston, Argo, in: Sight & Sound, nr. 12 (December), 2012 pp. 78-79 |
| Simon Crook, Argo, in: Empire, nr. 286 (April), 2013 pp. 128-129 (DVD review) |