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201380 minPG-13documentary

Historical Events Political Systems

A Mesa Vermelha

201380 minPG-13documentary

Twenty-three former political prisoners share their experiences of life in male prisons in Pernambuco during Brazil's military dictatorship.

Historical Events Political Systems

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Twenty-three former political prisoners share their experiences of life in male prisons in Pernambuco during Brazil's military dictatorship.

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Tuca Siqueiradirector

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A red table sits in a room where 23 former political prisoners recount their experiences in male prisons in Pernambuco during Brazil's military dictatorship. They discuss their arrival at prison, hunger strikes, and the role of collectives inside. These conversations reflect their shared sense of belonging to a generation marked by repression. The technical team captures their stories as part of a broader effort to remember and acknowledge the historical truths of this period. The film runs for 80 minutes and was released in 2013.

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