Darse cuenta (1984)
Release Year: 1984
Nation: Argentina
Alternative Title: Dar-se Conta, Anlamak, State of Reality, Becoming Aware
Director: Alejandro Doria
Writer: Alejandro Doria, China Zorrilla, Jacobo Langsner
Summary
Darse cuenta is a 1984 Argentine drama film directed by Alejandro Doria. Set in a public hospital, the film explores the relationship between a doctor and his depressed young patient who has been left for dead after a traffic accident. The historical context of Argentina's last civic-military dictatorship adds depth to the characters' reactions and motivations. Despite the scarcity of information from sources, the plot revolves around hope amidst despair, as depicted through the doctor's unwavering optimism despite the bleak situation.