Around 60 actors and a thousand incidentals were involved in recreating the events leading to Portugal's military coup on April 25, 1974.
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Around 60 actors and a thousand incidentals were involved in recreating the events leading to Portugal's military coup on April 25, 1974.
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Synopsis
On the night of April 24, 1999, the streets of Lisbon buzzed with anticipation as Portugal prepared to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution. A Hora da Liberdade captures the events leading to the military coup on April 25, 1974, which ended decades of dictatorship. Directed by Joana Pontes, the film features interviews and dramatizations involving around 60 actors. It uses actual recordings from the period, immersing audiences in the atmosphere of hope and change that defined this critical moment in Portuguese history.
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Why Watch
- See the real-time broadcast of the Carnation Revolution events.
- Find out how actual recordings were used for key moments.
- Meet the actors who resemble the historical figures they portray.
Did You Know
- The film took one month to prepare and two months to film.
- It involved around 60 actors and about a thousand incidentals.
- The film was broadcast in thirteen parts to follow events in real time.
- It was launched on SIC's streaming platform OPTO on 24 November 2020.
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What year was A Hora da Liberdade released?
A Hora da Liberdade was released in 1999.
Who directed A Hora da Liberdade?
A Hora da Liberdade was directed by Joana Pontes.
How long is the runtime of A Hora da Liberdade?
The runtime of A Hora da Liberdade is 164 minutes.
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