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20257 minGdoc-short

Authoritarianism Historical Events

The Salami Sandwich

20257 minGdoc-short

A guerrilla warfare militant attempts to escape from government authorities in 1970 Argentina using a salami sandwich after enduring torture.

Authoritarianism Historical Events

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Clarisa Silvia Lea Place

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A guerrilla warfare militant attempts to escape from government authorities in 1970 Argentina using a salami sandwich after enduring torture.

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Clarisa Silvia Lea Placedirector

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A guerrilla warfare militant finds himself in a grim situation in 1970 Argentina, under a military dictatorship. Captured by government authorities, he endures torture as he faces a dire fate. In a desperate bid for freedom, he devises a plan involving a salami sandwich. This seven-minute documentary captures the tension and urgency of his escape attempt against the backdrop of a repressive regime.

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