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A Causa Secreta
Theater director asks his actors for a research on human cruelty and misery in Brazil, while trying to raise funds for his next production, a play based on a story by Machado de Assis, "A Causa Secreta" (The Secret Cause). The troupe oblige and go around town witnessing long lines in National Health Services, inhuman conditions in public hospitals and poor people being constantly humiliated. They find people are becoming indifferent to human suffering.
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Plot Summary
This documentary delves into the dark period of Argentina's last dictatorship, focusing on the secrets and atrocities committed during that time. It explores the role of state terrorism and the systematic repression of dissent. The film seeks to uncover the hidden truths behind the disappearances and the impact on Argentine society.
Critical Reception
While specific aggregate scores are scarce for this older documentary, "A Causa Secreta" is generally regarded as a significant and harrowing examination of Argentina's past. It has been praised for its courage in addressing difficult historical truths and its impact on public memory and historical understanding within Argentina and among those interested in the country's political history.
What Reviewers Say
A powerful and unflinching look at a painful chapter in Argentine history.
Documents the devastating impact of state-sponsored violence and repression.
Praised for its historical importance and contribution to understanding the past.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for "A Causa Secreta" is not readily available, but its subject matter suggests it would provoke strong reactions related to historical memory and human rights.
Fun Fact
The film's director, David Blaustein, continued to explore themes of memory and human rights in his subsequent documentary work concerning Argentina's past.
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