When the official list of 19 official films was first announced in Cannes on April 20, 2006, there was widespread speculation that a 20th film would join the regiment at the last minute. Sure enough, a week later, the Cannes Organizing Committee announced that the Escape Chronicle from Argentina would be transferred from the "one concern" unit to the official competition unit. So who is this mysterious visitor who directed Escape to the Chronicle? He is Adrian Cartino, one of the most important directors in Argentina today. Born in Uruguay in 1969, Cartino made his early career by shooting short films. In 1997, he made his debut feature film Pizza, Beer and cigarettes. After that, he became active in the film and television circles. In 2001, "Bolivia" participated in the weekly unit of Cannes film critics. In 2002, his "Red Bear" participated in the director's biweekly unit of the Cannes Film Festival. The release of the Chronicle of the Escape received rave reviews after local screenings in Argentina. Enthusiastic audiences are predicting it as a strong contender for best foreign language film at next year's Oscars. The film is based on real events in the modern history of Argentina: during the period of white terror in 1977, a member of a special brigade serving the Argentine armed government kidnapped someone.
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