"Composed entirely of courtroom footage from the landmark 1985 Trial of the Juntas, where nine military officials including dictator-in-chief Jorge Rafael Videla were prosecuted for their crimes, Ulises de la Orden's searing documentary makes for a profound work of preservation and remembrance."
"Delivered in a judicial setting, harrowing stories told by former detainees and victims' relatives lay bare the methodology of state-sponsored violence, as well as the collective trauma shared across generations."
"Considering that many break down while recounting past horrors, the fact that their faces are obscured lends a dignity to their emotions, and de-sensationalises their experiences."
The Argentine military junta conducted a dirty war from 1974 to 1983, resulting in the disappearance and murder of tens of thousands. Ulises de la Orden's documentary, using courtroom footage from the 1985 Trial of the Juntas, presents harrowing testimonies from victims and their families. The film's 18 chapters highlight the brutality of state-sponsored violence and the collective trauma experienced. The editing captures the tension between witnesses and the defense, emphasizing the dignity of survivors while preserving their oral history as a warning against future injustices.
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