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200690 minPG-13documentary

9.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

War Crimes Colonialism

Pacto de silencio

200690 minPG-13documentary

9.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

A former Nazi SS commander hides in Bariloche, Argentina, while the local German community supports him despite his known war crimes.

War Crimes Colonialism

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Carlos Echeverría

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A former Nazi SS commander hides in Bariloche, Argentina, while the local German community supports him despite his known war crimes.

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Erich Priebke, a former Nazi SS commander, hides in Bariloche, Argentina, during the 1940s. The local German community supports him while being aware of his past crimes. Their allegiance reflects a lingering influence of the Third Reich in the area. Over 90 minutes, the film presents testimonies and footage that illustrate the complex dynamics within this community.

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