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Camarate
In 1980, a small plane carrying the Prime Minister, the Defense Minister and six others crashed during takeoff in Camarate, Portugal, killing all on board. The police investigation decided it was an accident caused by pilot error. But controversy raged for twenty years, and the Parliament investigated it no less than six times. Finally, in 2000, in response to a suit by the families of the survivors, the High Court had to decide whether to open a criminal investigation, or close the case forever.
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Plot Summary
The film depicts the assassination attempt on Portuguese Prime Minister António de Oliveira Salazar in 1965, focusing on the events leading up to and immediately following the attack. It delves into the complex political climate of Salazar's Estado Novo regime and the motivations behind the assassination plot.
Critical Reception
Camarate received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising its historical reconstruction and the performances of its lead actors. Some criticism was directed at the pacing and narrative complexity. Audiences generally appreciated the film's exploration of a significant, albeit tragic, moment in Portuguese history.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its historical accuracy and strong performances.
Some found the plot dense and the pacing uneven.
A significant dramatization of a pivotal moment in Portuguese political history.
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Fun Fact
The film recreated the tense atmosphere of the Estado Novo era with meticulous attention to historical detail, including the specific locations and the political figures involved in the events surrounding the assassination attempt on Salazar.
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