The Argentine film "Homo Argentum," starring Guillermo Francella, has become the most-watched Argentine movie of 2025, surpassing 400,000 viewers despite earlier low cinema attendance in the country. The film did not receive public funding, a point noted amid ongoing controversy. The president of the National Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts (INCAA), Carlos Pirovano, defended the film but admitted he had not seen it, sparking further debate. Luis Brandoni, a prominent actor, commented on the film, distinguishing between commercial cinema and directing for personal satisfaction. Pablo Echarri and Moria Casán also made remarks that contributed to the public discourse surrounding the movie. Meanwhile, the INCAA reported a budget surplus during the first year of Pirovano's administration, a development highlighted by presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni. The film's reception has generated polarized opinions among cultural figures and libertarian groups in Argentina.