Padre Mugica (1999)
Biography of Carlos Mugica (1930-1974), an Argentine priest linked to the Movement of Priests for the Third World and to the popular struggles of Argentina in the 1960s and 1970s. Most of his community work took place in Villa 31 de Retiro, which unofficially bears his name. Due to his "option for the poor," embodied in active social activism and his political independence, he received criticism from all sectors, death threats, and various attacks and assassination attempts. He was ultimately shot and killed, and the crime was attributed to the "Triple A" (Argentine Anti-Communist Alliance).
Director: Gabriel Mariotto, Gustavo E. Gordillo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: August 26, 1999
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Country: Argentina
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Padre Mugica about?
- Biography of Carlos Mugica (1930-1974), an Argentine priest linked to the Movement of Priests for the Third World and to the popular struggles of Argentina in the 1960s and 1970s. Most of his community work took place in Villa 31 de Retiro, which unofficially bears his name. Due to his "option for the poor," embodied in active social activism and his political independence, he received criticism from all sectors, death threats, and various attacks and assassination attempts. He was ultimately shot and killed, and the crime was attributed to the "Triple A" (Argentine Anti-Communist Alliance).
- Who directed Padre Mugica?
- Padre Mugica was directed by Gabriel Mariotto, Gustavo E. Gordillo.
- Who stars in Padre Mugica?
- Padre Mugica stars Rubén Stella, Marilina Ross, Mario Firmenich.
- How long is Padre Mugica?
- Padre Mugica has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Padre Mugica?
- Padre Mugica is a Documentary film.
- Where was Padre Mugica produced?
- Padre Mugica was produced in Argentina.