Liberdade para José Diogo (1976)
The film documents two phases of an incident occurred in Portugal, during the 1974 revolution. In September 30, 1974, José Diogo, a tractor driver, kills his boss, Columbano Líbano Monteiro, after being dismissed from his job, when he claimed his right to work. He is imprisoned in Beja, Alentejo, and he is freed until prossecution. The courts are reluctant to judge him, because of the social unrest and the political aid Diogo is receiving from trade unions and political parties. A crowd will disrupt the court, in Tomar, and conduct a popular judgement in the hall of the tribunal, deciding to free Diogo, and condemning the boss, posthumously, for dismissing his employee and attacking him. The case became a law case study since then.
Director: Luís Galvão Teles
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: January 2, 1976
Cast
- José Diogo - Himself
- Margarida Carpinteiro - Narrator
- Pedro Efe - Narrator
Cinematography: Elso Roque
Editing: Clara Diaz-Bérrio
Production: Cinequanon
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Luís Galvão Teles
More Films in Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Liberdade para José Diogo about?
- The film documents two phases of an incident occurred in Portugal, during the 1974 revolution. In September 30, 1974, José Diogo, a tractor driver, kills his boss, Columbano Líbano Monteiro, after being dismissed from his job, when he claimed his right to work. He is imprisoned in Beja, Alentejo, and he is freed until prossecution. The courts are reluctant to judge him, because of the social unrest and the political aid Diogo is receiving from trade unions and political parties. A crowd will disrupt the court, in Tomar, and conduct a popular judgement in the hall of the tribunal, deciding to free Diogo, and condemning the boss, posthumously, for dismissing his employee and attacking him. The case became a law case study since then.
- Who directed Liberdade para José Diogo?
- Liberdade para José Diogo was directed by Luís Galvão Teles.
- Who stars in Liberdade para José Diogo?
- Liberdade para José Diogo stars José Diogo, Margarida Carpinteiro, Pedro Efe.
- How long is Liberdade para José Diogo?
- Liberdade para José Diogo has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is Liberdade para José Diogo?
- Liberdade para José Diogo is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
- Where was Liberdade para José Diogo produced?
- Liberdade para José Diogo was produced in Portugal.