Crane World (1999)

Pablo Trapero's debut feature offers a poignant glimpse into working-class life in Argentina. It portrays the life of Rulo, an unemployed man who lives with his mother and son and gets a job as a crane operator in Patagonia. With non-professional actors and a small production, this key work of New Argentine Cinema has garnered awards and recognition at festivals and stands out for its profound sense of humanity.