The Disappeared (2008)

"The Disappeared" relives the horrors of Argentina's Dirty War (1976-83) through the experience of Horacio Pietragalla, a young man raised by the maid of the officer who kidnapped him after the military brutally murdered his parents. The film follows Horacio as he reconstructs the cause for which his real parents gave their lives, and, through this search, reclaims his true identity. This personal journey internalizes the tragedy that ravaged the country for seven years and exposes polarized views on state-driven terrorism in groundbreaking interviews with top military officials, concentration camp victims, human rights activists, journalists who covered the events, and members of Horacio's surrogate and biological families.

Director: Peter Sanders
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
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Cast

Music: Gustavo Beytelman
Editing: Peter Sanders
Country: United States of America, Argentina
Language: English, Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

disappearance, argentina, dirty war

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Disappeared about?
"The Disappeared" relives the horrors of Argentina's Dirty War (1976-83) through the experience of Horacio Pietragalla, a young man raised by the maid of the officer who kidnapped him after the military brutally murdered his parents. The film follows Horacio as he reconstructs the cause for which his real parents gave their lives, and, through this search, reclaims his true identity. This personal journey internalizes the tragedy that ravaged the country for seven years and exposes polarized views on state-driven terrorism in groundbreaking interviews with top military officials, concentration camp victims, human rights activists, journalists who covered the events, and members of Horacio's surrogate and biological families.
Who directed The Disappeared?
The Disappeared was directed by Peter Sanders.
Who stars in The Disappeared?
The Disappeared stars Néstor Kirchner, Estela de Carlotto, Andrew Graham Yooll, Robert Cox, Martín Malharro.
How long is The Disappeared?
The Disappeared has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is The Disappeared?
The Disappeared is a Documentary film.
Where was The Disappeared produced?
The Disappeared was produced in United States of America, Argentina.