Black Box
Ensign João Viegas was arrested and sent to fight in the Guinea War during the Salazar dictatorship in Portugal for protesting the regime through theater. Viegas was part of the direction of the Círculo de Iniciação Teatral da Academia de Coimbra (CITAC), an experimental theater group, during a time when the International Police and State Defense (PIDE) had no qualms about censoring anyone who tried to oppose Salazar's regime. After his arrest, the PIDE banned the CITAC. The group only resumed operations after the Carnation Revolution. Decades later, Viegas returned to CITAC to reveal stories of the war and show how PIDE operated. In this re-encounter with History, which the short film “Caixa Preta” reveals, we discover Viegas’ motivations and thinking.
Cast
- João Viegas - himself
- João Viegas - Camões
- Guilherme Pompeu - dancer
- Alexandra Balau - dictator
Screenplay
- Lucas Fidalgo Knoeller (Screenplay)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black Box about?
- Ensign João Viegas was arrested and sent to fight in the Guinea War during the Salazar dictatorship in Portugal for protesting the regime through theater. Viegas was part of the direction of the Círculo de Iniciação Teatral da Academia de Coimbra (CITAC), an experimental theater group, during a time when the International Police and State Defense (PIDE) had no qualms about censoring anyone who tried to oppose Salazar's regime. After his arrest, the PIDE banned the CITAC. The group only resumed operations after the Carnation Revolution. Decades later, Viegas returned to CITAC to reveal stories of the war and show how PIDE operated. In this re-encounter with History, which the short film “Caixa Preta” reveals, we discover Viegas’ motivations and thinking.
- Who directed Black Box?
- Black Box was directed by Lucas Fidalgo Knoeller.
- Who stars in Black Box?
- Black Box stars João Viegas, João Viegas, Guilherme Pompeu, Alexandra Balau.
- How long is Black Box?
- Black Box has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is Black Box?
- Black Box is a Documentary, History film.
- What is the budget of Black Box?
- Black Box had a budget of $500.
- Where was Black Box produced?
- Black Box was produced in Brazil, Portugal.