Among Argentine films, Carlos Sorin's crowd-pleasers stand out not just for their warm-hearted poignancy but also for the way they celebrate the arid and remote southern region of Patagonia.

Second feature start time: 8:50 PM. The immensely satisfying El Perro provides a sweet-but-rugged take on a story about an unemployed mechanic who begins to train a purebred dog given to him as a gift. (97 mins., 35mm)

The desolate Patagonian landscape almost functions as the protagonist of Intimate Stories. As the stories of three travelers interweave, the harsh environment serves to emphasize the characters' humanity. (92 mins., 35mm)