Documentary Film: Lëtzebuerger an Argentinien (Luxembourgers in Argentina) AVANT-PREMIÈRE : 23 Nov 2025 | Ciné Utopia
Produced by Daniel ATZ
Documentary Film: “Lëtzebuerger an Argentinien”
Shrouded in mystery, our documentary dives into the seldom-told tale of Luxembourg’s emigration to Argentina.
Unearthing forgotten roots, descendants of Luxembourgish immigrants to Argentina embark on a transformative journey of discovery, challenging generational misconceptions and rekindling a cultural heritage that bridges two distinct worlds.
Purchase tickets to the first screening of this film November 23rd, 2025: https://kinepolis.lu/en/movies/detail/37039/HO00007916/0000000008/letzebuerger-an-argentinien
Documentary Film: “Lëtzebuerger an Argentinien”
Shrouded in mystery, our documentary dives into the seldom-told tale of Luxembourg’s emigration to Argentina.
Unearthing forgotten roots, descendants of Luxembourgish immigrants to Argentina embark on a transformative journey of discovery, challenging generational misconceptions and rekindling a cultural heritage that bridges two distinct worlds.
Purchase tickets to the first screening of this film November 23rd, 2025: https://kinepolis.lu/en/movies/detail/37039/HO00007916/0000000008/letzebuerger-an-argentinien
Type: Documentary Film
Duration: 52:03
Spoken Languages: Luxembourgish, Spanish, English, French
Subtitles: English, Spanish, Luxembourgish, French
Locations: Argentina, Luxembourg
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88UrJrby9aQ
SYNOPSIS
Lëtzebuerger an Argentinien traces the remarkable journey of Luxembourgish families who emigrated to Argentina beginning in 1856, seeking new opportunities in a distant land. Through intimate interviews with descendants and historians, the film unveils a forgotten chapter of migration history—from the first agricultural settlers in Esperanza to the challenging 1889 voyage of 500 immigrants to San Antonio de Iraola.
As these early pioneers carved out new lives on the Argentine pampas, they faced tremendous hardships: broken promises, harsh conditions, and the gradual erosion of their cultural identity. Language was lost, traditions faded, and over time, many descendants came to believe their ancestors were German rather than Luxembourgish.
The film captures an unexpected modern twist: during the COVID-19 lockdown, isolated descendants began exploring their family trees, uncovering long-lost Luxembourgish roots. This revelation sparked a movement—communities formed, citizenship applications were filed, and associations were established across Argentina to celebrate and preserve their rediscovered heritage.
Through archival documents, personal testimonies, and emotional reunions, the documentary reveals how identity persists across oceans and generations, ultimately asking: What is home, if not the echo of a place that lives within us?
Contact:
Daniel ATZ
Producer — Connaissance Films
Email: info@connaissancefilms.com
Download the film’s official press release by clicking here.