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Subversivas

Subversivas

Feminine portraits of fight against dictatorship

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Documentary

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"Subversivas" is a documentary that reveals the brazilian military dictatorship from the perspective of women. Teresa Angelo, Gilse Cosenza, Thereza Vidigal, Angela Pezzuti and Delsy Gonçalves joined the resistance to the military regime in different ways. Their memories bring out events that marked that time and their life. These statements reveal their effort for freedom and democracy not only in political actions, but also in their family, work and everyday relationships, imbued with a belief and search for a fair and free country.

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Status

Released

Original Language

Portuguese

Runtime

96 mins

Rating

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Release Date

01 October 2013

Country

Brazil

Cast

Angela Pezzuti

Angela Pezzuti

Delsy Gonçalves

Delsy Gonçalves

Gilse Cosenza

Gilse Cosenza

Teresa Angelo

Teresa Angelo

Thereza Vidigal

Thereza Vidigal

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