A Twelve-Year Night

In 1973 Uruguay, the military dictatorship captures four leaders of the Tupamaros, a leftist guerrilla movement. Instead of executing them, the government orders them to be held in clandestine isolation for twelve years, with their sentences continuously extended to prevent their release. The film chronicles their psychological and physical ordeal as they grapple with confinement, the loss of time, and the enduring hope for freedom.

A Twelve-Year Night was critically acclaimed for its powerful performances, stark direction, and unflinching portrayal of political oppression and human endurance. Critics praised its ability to convey the psychological toll of prolonged solitary confinement while maintaining a sense of suspense and emotional resonance.

• A harrowing and deeply affecting drama about the resilience of the human spirit under extreme duress.

• Features outstanding performances, particularly from Antonio de la Torre and Chino Darín, who masterfully convey the characters' internal struggles.

• The film's deliberate pacing and minimalist aesthetic effectively amplify the sense of confinement and psychological torment.

Google audience: Viewers lauded the film for its intense emotional impact and the powerful performances of the lead actors. Many found the portrayal of the prisoners' struggle for mental fortitude in isolation to be incredibly compelling and thought-provoking.

Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and won multiple awards at various film festivals including Best Film and Best Actor at the San Sebastián International Film Festival.

The film is based on the true story of Tupamaros leaders Mauricio Rosencof and Eleuterio Fernández Huidobro, who were imprisoned for over 12 years during Uruguay's military dictatorship.