Topic: Uruguayan Dictatorship
Explore the top movies, series, and documentaries on Uruguayan Dictatorship. Enjoy the must-watch titles that define this topic.
Titles found: 22
State of Siege
1972 · Movie · 125 min. · France
Direction Costa-Gavras
Cast Yves Montand · Renato Salvatori · Jacques Weber · O.E. Hasse
Synopsis State of Siege (1972) unfolds against the backdrop of a tense interrogation of an American counterinsurgency operative, delving into the repercussions of the power struggle between Uruguay's ruling administration and the left-wing Tupamaro rebels. The narrative intricately weaves the personal...
7.6
3K votes
7.6
3K votes
A Twelve-Year Night
2018 · Movie · 122 min. · Uruguay
Direction Álvaro Brechner
Cast Antonio de la Torre · Chino Darín · Alfonso Tort · César Troncoso
Synopsis A Twelve-Year Night (2018) unfolds in 1973, during the oppressive rule of Uruguay's military dictatorship. On a chilly autumn evening, three Tupamaro prisoners are covertly removed from their cells as part of a clandestine military operation. The directive is clear:...
6.9
5K votes
6.9
5K votes
Decile a Mario que no vuelva
2007 · Documentary · 82 min. · Uruguay
Direction Mario Handler
Cast Mario Handler
6.7
23 votes
6.7
23 votes
Direction Enrique Buchichio
Cast César Troncoso · Martín Rodríguez · Abel Trinaldi · Néstor Guzzini
6.3
71 votes
6.3
71 votes
Breadcrumbs
2016 · Movie · 109 min. · Uruguay
Direction Manane Rodríguez
Cast Cecilia Roth · Justina Bustos · Ernesto Chao · Quique Fernández
Synopsis Breadcrumbs (2016) delves into the harrowing experiences of twenty-eight former political prisoners who, in 2011, filed a collective criminal complaint against a group of real estate agents. These agents were implicated in systematic tortures and rapes that occurred between 1972...
6.2
224 votes
6.2
224 votes
The Moneychanger
2019 · Movie · 93 min. · Uruguay
Direction Federico Veiroj
Cast Daniel Hendler · Dolores Fonzi · Luis Machín · Benjamín Vicuña
6.2
169 votes
6.2
169 votes
Small Country
2008 · Movie · 88 min. · Spain
Direction Ana Díez
Cast Emilio Gutiérrez Caba · María Botto · Nicolás Pauls · Mauricio Dayub
Synopsis Small Country (2008) follows the journey of Xavi, a Uruguayan soccer player who has just been signed by Pamplona's Osasuna team in Spain. Upon returning to his parents' homeland, Xavi is confronted by his past, particularly his relationship with Rosana....
5.7
370 votes
5.7
370 votes
The Year of Fury
2020 · Movie · 102 min. · Spain
Direction Rafa Russo
Cast Alberto Ammann · Joaquín Furriel · Daniel Grao · Martina Gusman
Synopsis The Year of Fury (2020) delves into the tumultuous lives of television program writers in Uruguay as they grapple with the mounting pressures exerted by the military in the pivotal year leading up to the 1973 military coup. The narrative...
5.6
347 votes
5.6
347 votes
Masangeles (Polvo nuestro que estás en los cielos)
2008 · Movie · 122 min. · Uruguay
Direction Beatriz Flores Silva
Cast Antonella Aquistapache · Elisa García · Héctor Guido · Margarita Musto
5.3
36 votes
5.3
36 votes
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Raúl Sendic-Tupamaro
2004 · Documentary · 90 min. · Uruguay
Direction Alejandro Figueroa
Cast Eduardo Galeano · José Mujica
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Pájaros prohibidos (S)
2004 · Movie · 14 min. · Chile
Direction Álvaro Muñoz
Cast Rodolfo Pulgar · Andjale Gutierrez · Macarena Silva
Synopsis Pájaros prohibidos (S) (2004) follows the journey of a young girl whose father is incarcerated as a political prisoner. The authorities have imposed strict rules, forbidding her from sending him any drawings featuring birds or symbols of freedom. Undeterred, the...
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Operación Cóndor
2018 · Documentary · 82 min. · Argentina
Direction Andrea Bello · Emiliano Serra
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Dictaduras latinoamericanas (TV Series)
2016 · Documentary · 120 min. · Argentina
Direction Pablo Gregui · Marcel Cluzet
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D.F. Destino Final
2008 · Documentary · 110 min. · Uruguay
Direction Mateo Gutiérrez
Cast Luis Pedro Michelini · Matilde Rodríguez · Julio María Sanguinetti
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Elecciones generales
1985 · Documentary · 45 min. · Mexico
Direction César de Ferrari
Synopsis Elecciones generales (1985) is a compelling documentary that delves into the era of dictatorship in Uruguay, utilizing archival footage and interviews with anonymous witnesses to paint a vivid picture of the period. The film places a significant emphasis on the...
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Todos somos hijos
2015 · Documentary · 70 min. · Uruguay
Direction Esteban Barja · Carlos Conti
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Estados clandestinos
2016 · Documentary · 82 min. · Uruguay
Direction Marc Iglesias · Paula Monteiro
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Direction Rainer Hoffmann · Heidi Specogna
Cast José Mujica · Christian Brückner · Euleterio Fernandez Huidobro · Graciela Jorge
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