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Four Days in September
Fernando, a journalist, and his friend César join terrorist group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late sixties. César, however, is wounded and captured during a bank hold up. Fernando then decides to kidnap the American ambassador in Brazil and ask for the release of fifteen political prisoners in exchange for his life.
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Plot Summary
In 1960, revolutionary Argentine guerrilla Ernesto 'Che' Guevara travels to Brazil on a mission to destabilize the country. He forms an unlikely alliance with Fernando, a local politician, and together they embark on a dangerous plan to kidnap the US ambassador. The mission quickly becomes complicated as Che faces internal conflicts and the reality of political maneuvering.
Critical Reception
Four Days in September received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its historical subject matter and performances, though some found the pacing uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its historical context and exploration of political ideologies.
Performances, particularly those of the main cast, were often highlighted.
Some viewers found the narrative less compelling than expected for a political thriller.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented on Google, but general feedback often points to the film's interesting portrayal of a specific historical event.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the real-life kidnapping of the US Ambassador to Brazil, Charles Burke Elbrick, in 1969, though the film fictionalizes some details and characters for dramatic effect.
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