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Imagining Argentina
Imagining Argentina (2003)
, 1h47
Directed by Christopher Hampton
Genres Drama, Thriller, Romance
Themes Seafaring films, Politique, Transport films, Political films, Films about Latin American military dictatorships
Actors Antonio Banderas, Emma Thompson, Kuno Becker, Leticia Dolera, Rubén Blades, Claire Bloom

The movie is set during the Dirty War in 1970s Buenos Aires, Argentina, where the military government is abducting those opposed to its rule. Cecilia, a dissident journalist, is kidnapped by the secret police to join the ranks of the 'disappeared'. Cecilia had earlier published a provocative article in her outrage over the disappearance of students protesting bus fares.
Salvador Allende
Salvador Allende (2004)
, 1h40
Directed by Patricio Guzmán
Origin Chili
Genres Biography, Documentary
Themes Politique, Documentary films about historical events, Documentaire sur une personnalité, Documentary films about politics, Political films, Films about Latin American military dictatorships
Actors Patricio Guzmán

This film shows how Allende managed to be elected in Chile and brings hope to a part of the population by enforcing socialist measures. It also explores Richard Nixon's policies and his orders to the CIA (Project Fubelt) concerning Allende during his election campaign.
Hermanas
Hermanas (2005)
, 1h28
Directed by Julia Solomonoff
Genres Drama
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Political films, Films about Latin American military dictatorships
Actors Valeria Bertuccelli, Nicolás Pauls, Ingrid Rubio, Pedro Pascal

In 1976, during the political turmoil in Argentina, two sisters flee their country right after Natalia's politically active boyfriend Martin disappeares; one goes to Spain, and the other to Texas, United States.
The Year My Parents Went on Vacation
The Year My Parents Went on Vacation (2006)
, 2h26
Origin Bresil
Genres Drama, Horror
Themes Seafaring films, Politique, Transport films, Political films, Films about Latin American military dictatorships
Actors Caio Blat, Paulo Autran, Simone Spoladore, Liliana Castro

The story takes place entirely during a few months in 1970, in the city of São Paulo. Mauro, a 12-year-old boy, is suddenly deprived of the company of his young parents, Bia and Daniel Stein, who are political activists on the run from the harsh military government, which was strongly repressing leftists all over the country. Against this backdrop of fear and political persecution, the country is at the same time bursting with enthusiasm for the coming World Cup, to be held in Mexico, the first one to be transmitted live via satellite.
Social Genocide
Social Genocide (2004)
, 2h
Directed by Fernando Solanas
Origin Argentine
Genres Documentary
Themes Politique, Documentary films about politics, Political films, Films about Latin American military dictatorships
Actors Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood, Fernando Solanas

After the fall of the military dictatorship in 1983, successive democratic governments launched a series of reforms purporting to turn Argentina into the world's most liberal and prosperous economy. Less than twenty years later, the Argentinians have lost literally everything: major national companies have been sold well below value to foreign corporations; the proceeds of privatizations have been diverted into the pockets of corrupt officials; revised labour laws have taken away all rights from employees; in a country that is traditionally an important exporter of foodstuffs, malnutrition is widespread; millions of people are unemployed and sinking into poverty; and their savings have disappeared in a final banking collapse.
El diario de Agustín
El diario de Agustín (2008)
, 1h20
Genres Documentary
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Documentary films about law, Documentaire sur une personnalité, Documentary films about politics, Political films, Films about Latin American military dictatorships

Journalism students start an investigation about the editorial line of El Mercurio S.A.P., a media corporation owned by Agustín Edwards Eastman that publishes Chilean daily newspapers El Mercurio, La Segunda, and Las Últimas Noticias.
Dawson Isla 10
Dawson Isla 10 (2009)
, 1h57
Directed by Miguel Littín
Genres Drama
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Political films, Films about Latin American military dictatorships
Actors Benjamín Vicuña, Cristián de la Fuente, Pablo Krögh, Sergio Hernández, Daniel Alcaíno

The 1973 Chilean coup d'état resulted in President Salvador Allende being overthrown and Augusto Pinochet coming to power in Chile. This film tells the story of the former members of Allende's cabinet, who were arrested and incarcerated in a political prison, specially designed as a concentration camp on Dawson Island, Tierra del Fuego. The camp had been used in the early 20th century to house Selk'nam and other indigenous peoples, moving them from the main island to end their interference with the large sheep ranches that had been established, as they persisted in hunting in their former territories.
Peacetime
Peacetime (2009)
, 1h20
Directed by Daniel Filho
Origin Bresil
Genres Drama, Historical
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Political films, Films about Latin American military dictatorships, Films based on plays
Actors Tony Ramos, Daniel Filho, Aílton Graça, Louise Cardoso, Maria Maya

Segismundo (Tony Ramos) is a former political police officer of Getúlio Vargas' government, who used to torture prisoners. In April 1945, he is the chief of the Immigration Office in Rio de Janeiro and, therefore, is in charge of preventing the entry of Nazis. Then, the Polish Clausewitz (Dan Stulbach) must convince him that he is a victim in order to gain access to the country.
Post Mortem
Post Mortem (2010)
, 1h38
Directed by Pablo Larraín
Origin Chili
Genres Drama, Thriller, Horror
Themes Politique, Films about Latin American military dictatorships
Actors Amparo Noguera, Alfredo Castro, Antonia Zegers, Claudia di Girolamo, Luis Gnecco, Marcial Tagle

Mario (Alfredo Castro) is a pathologist's assistant in Santiago who is responsible for noting down the pathologist's commentary during the post mortem. The job has given him a grey, deathlike appearance. Previously, in the days of the military coup, Mario became involved in a love affair with a show dancer, Nancy (Antonia Zegers), who lives across the street with her younger brother David and her father, a communist and Allende supporter. On the morning of September 11, the date of the coup, a military raid takes place in Nancy’s house. Her brother and father are arrested. Mario then begins a frantic search for Nancy, who has disappeared, all the while having to endure pressure from the military who want to hide the real cause of death of the bodies piling up in the morgue.
Tropic of Blood
Tropic of Blood (2010)

Directed by Juan Delancer
Genres Drama, Biography
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Political films, Films about Latin American military dictatorships
Actors Michelle Rodríguez, César Évora, Sergio Carlo, Juan Fernández de Alarcón, Claudette Lalí, Celines Toribio

The film focuses on Minerva Mirabal and tells the true story of how she and her sisters came to represent the greatest threat to dictator Rafael Trujillo and his regime. The Mirabal sisters were involved in an underground movement against the government. They were assassinated in 1960 by men under the instruction of the Trujillo regime according to Pupo Roman, although their death was made to appear as an automobile accident. Many citizens were outraged and a few months later Trujillo was assassinated by an ambush led by Antonio de La Maza, who was played by actor Cesar Evora.
The Prize
The Prize (2011)
, 1h45
Directed by Paula Markovitch
Origin Mexique
Genres Drama
Themes Politique, Films about Latin American military dictatorships

Argentine, années 1970. Une fille de sept ans, Cecilia, et sa mère sont contraintes de vivre à l'écart du monde dans une modeste cabane au bord de l'océan, à San Clemente del Tuyú , dans la Province de Buenos Aires.
The Day That Lasted 21 Years
The Day That Lasted 21 Years (2012)
, 1h17
Origin Bresil
Genres Documentary
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Documentary films about law, Documentary films about historical events, Documentary films about politics, Political films, Films about Latin American military dictatorships

The 1964 Brazilian coup d'état (Portuguese: Golpe de estado no Brasil em 1964 or, more colloquially, Golpe de 64) on March 31, 1964, culminated in the overthrow of Brazilian elected President João Goulart by the Armed Forces. On April 1, 1964, the United States expressed its support to the new military regime.