Deep Dive: Our Disappeared (2008)
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Our Disappeared / Nuestros Desaparecidos is an Argentinian documentary directed by Juan Mandelbaum that focuses on the desaparecidos during Argentina's military dictatorship from 1976 to 1983. The film is a personal account as Mandelbaum searches for friends and loved ones who disappeared during this dark period. After discovering that his former girlfriend Patricia is among the desaparecidos, he returns to Argentina to uncover the truth about her fate and reflect on the political climate that led many young people to fight for a more just society.
Using archival footage, Mandelbaum revisits the dreams he shared with his friends for a revolutionary Argentina while grappling with his own decisions to leave the country in 1977. The film not only recounts the stories of those who vanished but also examines the impact of the military regime on the fabric of Argentine society. It serves as a moving reminder of the personal and political losses experienced during this time.
Why Watch
- •Find out what happened to Patricia, a long lost girlfriend.
- •See archival footage from Argentina's military dictatorship.
- •Meet Juan Mandelbaum and hear his personal story.
Did You Know
•The film has a running time of 1 hour and 39 minutes.
•Juan Mandelbaum directed the film and also wrote and produced it.
•The film aired on the television series Independent Lens in September 2009.
•It has been screened at numerous festivals, including the Human Rights Watch International Film Festival.
Perfect For
Human rights advocatesStudents of Argentine historyDocumentary film enthusiasts