The Secret in Their Eyes (2009) – Filming Locations
Mystery / Thriller / Drama · Directed by Juan José Campanella · Starring Ricardo Darín, Soledad Villamil
Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín begins writing a novel based on the unsolved mystery of a newlywed’s rape and murder. With the help of a former colleague, judge Irene, he attempts to make sense of the past.
Where was The Secret in Their Eyes filmed?
- Buenos Aires, Argentina, Buenos Aires – Opening scenes establishing the city and the colorful working-class neighborhood where key characters live. The iconic La Boca district with its distinctive colorful buildings and tango heritage provides the atmospheric backdrop for the film's Buenos Aires setting
- Buenos Aires, Argentina, Buenos Aires – Various street scenes and character interactions throughout the investigation. The historic tango neighborhood serves as a key setting for the detective work and character development in the present-day storyline
- Buenos Aires, Argentina, Buenos Aires – The famous horse racing scene where characters attend a race and a crucial moment occurs during the film. The historic horse racing track is prominently featured in a pivotal scene that becomes central to the film's resolution and emotional climax
- Buenos Aires, Argentina, Buenos Aires – Modern Buenos Aires scenes and contemporary settings in the present-day investigation. The renovated port area represents the contemporary Buenos Aires contrasting with the nostalgic and traumatic past depicted in the film