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201396 minPGdocumentary

6.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Authoritarianism Historical Events

Seventy

201396 minPGdocumentary

6.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Eighteen survivors recount their experiences of persecution, arrest, and kidnapping during Brazil's military dictatorship from 1964 to 1985.

Authoritarianism Historical Events

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Emília Silveira

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Eighteen survivors recount their experiences of persecution, arrest, and kidnapping during Brazil's military dictatorship from 1964 to 1985.

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Emília Silveira

Emília Silveiradirector

Sandra Moreyrawriter

Wilson Barbosacast

Nancy Mangabeira Ungercast

Vera Rocha Daustercast

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Emília Silveira's Seventy features 18 survivors of Brazil's military dictatorship, which lasted from 1964 to 1985. These individuals recount their experiences of persecution, arrest, and kidnapping. Four decades later, they share their stories with a mix of humor and nostalgia. The film focuses on their memories and the lasting effects of this dark chapter on Brazil's history and future generations.

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