“Bárbara”: the last film that Raffaella Carrá shot in Buenos Aires with Jorge Martínez

“Bárbara”: the last film that Raffaella Carrá shot in Buenos Aires with Jorge Martínez

September 4, 2024 – 19:30

In 1980, Raffaella Carrá shined on Argentine television with “Bárbara,” a romantic musical that captured the essence of Buenos Aires during the dictatorship.

The iconic Raffaella Carrá arrived in the country in the midst of the military dictatorship to celebrate with her presence and a bit of laughter and entertainment

In the 1980s, the Argentine television was experiencing a golden agethanks to soap operas which became iconic. Under the de facto presidency of Jorge Rafael Videla, households were entertained with dramas starring figures such as Luisa Kuliok, Grecia Colmenares and Arnaldo André. These productions not only entertained, but also helped society in difficult times.

In this context, Raffaella Carràat the height of his fame, came to Buenos Aires to star in “Barbara” next to Jorge Martinez. The film, a unusual romantic musicaloffered a mix of genres that was not common on local television. This collaboration was not only a rare foray by Carrá into Argentine entertainment, but also a window that showed the most emblematic landscapes of the city, capturing its essence in the midst of the military dictatorship.

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Raffaella Carrá and Jorge Martínez were the stars of the film that Argentines enjoyed on television during the dictatorship

Raffaella Carrá and Jorge Martínez were the stars of the film that Argentines enjoyed on television during the dictatorship

How was the filming of Bárbara in Argentina, the last film that Raffaella Carrá made?

This film stands out not only for the peculiar story of a romance between an heir and a singerbut also for its value as a visual document of the city in the 1980s. On the screen, you can see emblematic Buenos Aires landscapes, such as the Bosques de Palermo, the Obelisk and the Faculty of Law, all with a unique musical style.

The filming featured a mixed team of Italian and Argentine technicians, some of whom had worked with legendary filmmakers such as Federico Fellini and Luchino Visconti. This was reflected in the quality of the choreography and costumes, which exceeded the standard of Argentine cinema at the time. Despite being a production during an authoritarian regime, “Bárbara” manages to evoke joy and fun, especially in their musical numbers.

The film, which can be seen as a romantic musical with touches of comedy and actionalso shows Carrá at her best, combining charisma and talent in every scene. Jorge Martínez, on the other hand, brings emotion and energy, perfectly complementing the Italian diva. “Bárbara” is a curious but endearing piece of Argentine cinema and a tribute to the extravagance and unmistakable style of Raffaella Carrá.

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