The Repentants
Released 5 years ago in 2021. The Repentants is a documentary film. directed by Ricardo Calil. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In 1970, at the height of repression by the military dictatorship, five imprisoned guerrillas came to the public to renounce the armed struggle and praise the regime. With the repercussion of the declarations, the government decided to transform the retractions into a State practice. He started to torture opponents to make mea-culpa. Until 1975, around forty prisoners participated in the “repentances”, as they became known. Os Arrependidos recounts the little-remembered story of former militants who, very young, dropped everything to risk their lives for a cause, were arrested and tortured, and became a propaganda weapon for their enemies.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 15, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Muiraquitã Filmes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Repentants about?
In 1970, at the height of repression by the military dictatorship, five imprisoned guerrillas came to the public to renounce the armed struggle and praise the regime. With the repercussion of the d...
Who directed The Repentants?
The Repentants was directed by Ricardo Calil.
How long is The Repentants?
The Repentants has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was The Repentants released?
The Repentants was released on April 15, 2021 in theaters.