On the night of April 24-25, 1974, in Portugal, a radio broadcasting station played a forbidden song called “Grândola”. This action was not insubordinate but a planned signal for a military coup that ultimately changed the face of the country and the fate of vast territories in Africa. Rebel troops, led by young military personnel, peacefully took over the barracks and entered Lisbon at three in the morning, fighting for freedom without intimidating civilians or resorting to violence. The Revolution of the Carnations in Portugal contrasted with the tragic military coup in Chile, as it was political and unfolded peacefully and lyrically.
Winner of the jury prize for best film at the 24th Mostra in 2000.
Título original: Capitães de Abril
Ano: 2000
Classificação: 14
Duração: 124 min.
Gênero: Fiction
País: Portugal
Tags: Portugal, history, revolution, female directors, international film festivals, restored films, awarded films
Cor: cor
Direção: Maria de Medeiros
Roteiro: Maria de Medeiros, Ève Deboise
Fotografia: Michel Abramowicz
Montagem: Jacques Witta
Elenco: Stefano Accorsi, Maria de Medeiros, Frédéric Pierrot, Joaquim de Almeida, Fele Martinez
Produtor: Jacques Bidou
Produção: JBA Production, Mutante Filmes
Música: Victorino D’Almeida
World Sales: JBA Production
E-mail: [email protected]