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201443 minPGdocumentary

La Casita

201443 minPGdocumentary

Survivors recount their experiences in one of the last clandestine torture and detention centers in Santa Fe during the last military dictatorship.

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Baltasar Albrecht

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Survivors recount their experiences in one of the last clandestine torture and detention centers in Santa Fe during the last military dictatorship.

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Baltasar Albrecht

Baltasar Albrechtdirector

Silvia Abdolatifcast

Anatilde Bugnacast

Rafael Bugnacast

Carlos Pachecocast

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Santa Fe's “La casita” was one of the last clandestine torture and detention centers during Argentina’s military dictatorship. Survivors recount their experiences inside this facility. They share details of their confinement and the methods used against them. The documentary presents their testimonies, revealing the harsh conditions endured by many. These accounts contribute to the broader historical record of state violence in Argentina during the late 20th century.

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