In 1985, a team of lawyers led by public prosecutor Julio Strassera fights against the odds and races against time to bring the heads of Argentina's bloody military dictatorship to justice. With a democratic government newly established, this trial is a battle to expose the crimes committed by the military junta. The lawyers face death threats, assemble a team with limited resources, and gather evidence to prove that the commanders were involved in systematic torture and kidnappings. Through their efforts, they seek to show that the atrocities were coordinated from the top. The trial proceeds despite bomb threats and witnesses being intimidated. Testimonies from victims of the junta shed light on the horrors they endured, including one woman who gave birth while under military custody. Julio and his team strive to protect the witnesses and present an eloquent closing argument that resonates with the judges and the world. Ultimately, the court sentences some of the commanders to imprisonment, marking the first time a military dictatorship is tried in a civilian court.
Wild Tango tells the story of a young philosophy student in Argentina who falls in love with a rock-n-roll musician during a time of student protests and political unrest. Their passionate love affair is tested by the oppressive regime and their own personal struggles, as they navigate through the challenges of forbidden love and the desire for freedom.
Two Argentine soldiers find themselves stranded on an island in southern Chile during the 1978 conflict between the two countries. As they try to survive and make their way back home, they must confront their differences and learn to work together.
The Lost Republic II is a gripping documentary that delves into the dark history of the Argentine Republic, focusing on the political unrest, human rights violations, and the reign of terror during the 1970s and 1980s. It uncovers the truth behind the military coup, genocide, terrorism, and the impact it had on the Argentine people. The film also sheds light on the economic recession, inflation, and unemployment that plagued the country, as well as the propaganda and manipulation tactics employed by the government. Through survivor interviews, it exposes the brutality of torture, kidnapping, and executions carried out by the Argentine military. The documentary offers a deep exploration of the political landscape, shedding light on the role of the Argentine Congress, the judiciary, and the relationship with the United States.
This documentary follows the events of the recient history of Argentina, especially from 1930 to 1976
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