The Siege
Nestor Cerpa and his commandos held 72 hostages in the Japanese ambassador's residence in Lima for 126 days in a bid to save his wife's life.
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Nestor Cerpa and his commandos held 72 hostages in the Japanese ambassador's residence in Lima for 126 days in a bid to save his wife's life.
Synopsis
Nestor Cerpa, leader of the Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement, orchestrated the seizure of the Japanese ambassador's residence in Lima in 1996. This bold act aimed to save his wife's life. For 126 days, Cerpa and his commandos held dozens of foreign diplomats and businessmen hostage. The standoff drew international attention and raised tensions in Peru. Directed by Bentley Dean, this 78-minute documentary recounts the events surrounding the hostage crisis and its implications for the country.
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