The Repentants (2021)

The Repentants (2021) poster

In 1970, at the height of repression by the military dictatorship, five imprisoned guerrillas came to the public to renounce the armed struggle and praise the regime. With the repercussion of the declarations, the government decided to transform the retractions into a State practice. He started to torture opponents to make mea-culpa. Until 1975, around forty prisoners participated in the “repentances”, as they became known. Os Arrependidos recounts the little-remembered story of former militants who, very young, dropped everything to risk their lives for a cause, were arrested and tortured, and became a propaganda weapon for their enemies.

Director: Ricardo Calil, Armando Antenore
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date:
Music: André Namur
Editing: Jordana Berg
Production: Muiraquitã Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Repentants about?
In 1970, at the height of repression by the military dictatorship, five imprisoned guerrillas came to the public to renounce the armed struggle and praise the regime. With the repercussion of the declarations, the government decided to transform the retractions into a State practice. He started to torture opponents to make mea-culpa. Until 1975, around forty prisoners participated in the “repentances”, as they became known. Os Arrependidos recounts the little-remembered story of former militants who, very young, dropped everything to risk their lives for a cause, were arrested and tortured, and became a propaganda weapon for their enemies.
Who directed The Repentants?
The Repentants was directed by Ricardo Calil, Armando Antenore.
How long is The Repentants?
The Repentants has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is The Repentants?
The Repentants is a Documentary film.
Where was The Repentants produced?
The Repentants was produced in Brazil.