Documentary · Spain · 2024 · 26m

Emilio Barreto: Angels and Demons

Emilio Barreto: ángeles y demonios

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Director
Cris Arana
Cast
Crew
Diego Benítez — Director of Photography Jorge Pérez Paiva — Editor Javier Duch — Editor Cris Arana — Writer Cris Arana — Producer
Synopsis

In Paraguay, during the regime of dictator Alfredo Stroessner, almost 400 people disappeared without a trace, and several hundred thousand were sent to prisons where they were tortured. One of these people was Emilio Barreto, an aspiring actor who spent a total of thirteen years in prison despite never being tried for any crime.

Mood & Themes
paraguayevil dictatorrepressiontorturedalfredo stroessnerwithout a trial
Key Collaborators
Cris Arana Director Diego Benítez Director of Photography Jorge Pérez Paiva Editor Javier Duch Editor Cris Arana Writer Cris Arana Producer
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