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Fifty years of history at the Coimbra Theater Initiation Circle reflect the evolution of university theater in Portugal amid significant political changes.
“The history behind the relationship of the Theater Initiation Circle of the Academy of Coimbra and the protests and resistance to the Salazar dictatorship in Portugal”
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Fifty years of history at the Coimbra Theater Initiation Circle reflect the evolution of university theater in Portugal amid significant political changes.
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At the University of Coimbra, the Coimbra Theater Initiation Circle (CITAC) has been a significant force in university theater since its founding in 1956. The documentary details the evolution of CITAC against the backdrop of the 1974 Carnation Revolution and the Estado Novo regime. It examines student life, the changing roles of women, and the effects of censorship on artistic expression. Through its 50-year history, CITAC reflects the civic engagement and intellectual growth of generations of students in Coimbra.
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