El Comité (2006)
A documentary chronicle of the prisoners’ takeover of the Garcia Moreno Penitentiary in Quito, Ecuador. The prisoners find they suddenly have a voice after they take 360 people hostage, and a pattern of abuse and corruption by the guards toward the prisoners becomes clear after lengthy negotiations.
Director: Mateo Herrera
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: March 26, 2006
Screenplay
Cinematography: François Laso
Editing: Mateo Herrera
Country: Ecuador
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
hostage-taking, prison riot
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is El Comité about?
- A documentary chronicle of the prisoners’ takeover of the Garcia Moreno Penitentiary in Quito, Ecuador. The prisoners find they suddenly have a voice after they take 360 people hostage, and a pattern of abuse and corruption by the guards toward the prisoners becomes clear after lengthy negotiations.
- Who directed El Comité?
- El Comité was directed by Mateo Herrera.
- How long is El Comité?
- El Comité has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is El Comité?
- El Comité is a Documentary film.
- Where was El Comité produced?
- El Comité was produced in Ecuador.