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Hilda Furacão
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Hilda Furacão (1998)

8.2

After stirring society by leaving her groom at the alter and going directly to a prostitution house, a young model becomes the city's most famous harlot, known as "Hilda the Hurricane", in the 50's Brazil. She could do fine if it wasn't for Malthus, a young novice said to be a saint, for whom she falls in love. However, the boy is kept under the strict, severe doctrine of Father Nelson, a conservative priest intolerant even to every minor sin. Things start getting harder when Roberto, Malthus' old friend and a communist reporter (the actual author of the story), tries to interview Hilda and disclosure the real reasons behind her radical change of mind. In the meantime, the middle-classes are terrified by the "leftist threat" in Brazilian politics.

Remember Darling
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Remember Darling (2008)

7.8

Remember Darling is a gripping TV show set in a historical period where a group of individuals fight for independence against a government known for its repression and military coup. The story explores themes of chauvinism, executions, political violence, anti-fascist protest, brotherhood, and the pursuit of freedom, equality, and democracy. With elements of historical fiction, socialism, romance, and period drama, Remember Darling is a captivating journey that showcases the struggles and triumphs of a society in its quest for a better future.

Evita
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Evita(1996)

6.3
tomato64%
PG
135Minutes

Evita is a musical film that tells the story of the rise to power of Argentine political leader Eva Perón. Set in the 1940s and 1950s in Buenos Aires, the film portrays Eva's journey from a lower-class background to becoming the First Lady of Argentina. It explores her relationship with her husband, Juan Perón, and her involvement in politics and charitable work. Evita showcases the struggles and triumphs of a woman who became an icon in Argentine history.

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Colonia
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Colonia(2015)

7
tomato29%
R
106Minutes

In 1973, during the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, a German flight attendant named Lena and her activist boyfriend Daniel get caught in the political unrest in Chile. Daniel is kidnapped and taken to a secret prison called Colonia Dignidad, run by a religious cult that supports the military regime. In order to find and save Daniel, Lena decides to join the cult and infiltrate Colonia Dignidad. She faces the horrors of torture, abuse, and forced labor as she tries to escape and reunite with Daniel.

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Whoops Apocalypse
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Whoops Apocalypse(1987)

6
R
93Minutes

Whoops Apocalypse is a farce about the political chaos that ensues when a right-wing politician becomes the British Prime Minister during the Cold War. As tensions rise between the United States and the Soviet Union, a series of absurd events involving a female President of the United States, kidnapping, military invasion, and governmental corruption unfold. With zany characters and politically incorrect humor, this spoof provides a hilarious commentary on the incompetence and absurdity of political leaders during times of crisis.

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Machuca
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Machuca(2004)

7.7
tomato87%
NR
116Minutes

Machuca is a heartwarming drama set in 1970s Chile during the political turmoil of the Pinochet regime. It follows the friendship between two classmates from different social backgrounds, Pedro and Gonzalo, at a private school. Their lives are forever changed when they befriend a new student, Machuca, who comes from a lower-class neighborhood. As the country faces a military coup and violent demonstrations, the three boys navigate the challenges of growing up amidst social conflicts, family struggles, and their own personal demons.

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Seven Days in May
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Seven Days in May(1964)

7.8
tomato92%
118Minutes
Your Excellency
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Your Excellency(1967)

7.1
134Minutes

In the movie 'Your Excellency,' a power struggle ensues in a fictional country characterized by corruption, communism, and socialism. The film satirically portrays the political landscape, with elements of comedy and drama. The story revolves around an ambassador's efforts to navigate the complex web of protocol and ideology while also dealing with a military coup. The plot also delves into themes of true love, capitalism, and humanism.

April Captains
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April Captains(2000)

7.1
123Minutes

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