Argentines pick cowboy film to compete for Oscar

Argentine film academy president Juan Jose Campanella says “Aballay, el hombre sin miedo” (Aballay, a man without fear) by Fernando Spiner has received 22 of 66 votes from academy members, edging out the favorite, “Un cuento Chino” (A Chinese Tale), starring Ricardo Darin.
Spiner told reporters on Monday that he feels enormously flattered to be nominated.
He said among the film’s merits is that “it’s a very Argentine story, and it includes great acting.”