Amnesty 1979
Anistia 79
“In Brazil, the past has not yet passed.”
Synopsis
In Rome, in June 1979, the International Conference for Amnesty in Brazil is filmed, a major gathering of the Brazilian left in exile. Viewed in the present day, this archive revisits with rare vitality the question of political strategies in the face of state repressive apparatuses.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Lelio Basso
Self (archive footage)
Denise Crispim
Self
Branca Moreira Alves
Self
Hamilton Lopes dos Santos
Self
Louis Joinet
Self (archive footage)
George Wald
Self (archive footage)
Giancarla Codrignani
Self (archive footage)
Carlo Fracanzani
Self (archive footage)
Dirceu Greco Monteiro
Self
Luiz Eduardo Greenhalgh
Self
Heloísa Greco
Self
Linda Bimbi
Self (archive footage)
Jean Marc von der Weid
Self
Carmela Pezzuti
Self (archive footage)
Marijane Lisboa
Self
Murilo Pinto da Silva
Self (archive footage)
Manoel da Conceição
Self (archive footage)
Maria Denise Leal
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mostra de Cinema de Tiradentes
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anita Leandro
- Screenplay & Story
- Anita Leandro, Alice de Andrade
- Original Title
- Anistia 79
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Montanha Russa Cinematográfica, Banda Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anita Leandro
Anita Leandro, Alice de Andrade
Bené Machado
Isabel Castro, Anita Leandro
Alice de Andrade, Maria Flor Brazil
Department Leadership Roster
Anita Leandro
Director
Anita Leandro
Writer
Alice de Andrade
Writer
Bené Machado
Director of Photography
Isabel Castro
Editor
Anita Leandro
Editor
Alice de Andrade
Producer
Maria Flor Brazil
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Amnesty 1979.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amnesty 1979
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Amnesty 1979 about?
In Rome, in June 1979, the International Conference for Amnesty in Brazil is filmed, a major gathering of the Brazilian left in exile. Viewed in the present day, this archive revisits with rare vitality the question of political strategies in the face of state repressive apparatuses.
Who directed Amnesty 1979?
Amnesty 1979 was directed by Anita Leandro.
Who stars in Amnesty 1979?
The principal cast of Amnesty 1979 includes Lelio Basso, Denise Crispim, Branca Moreira Alves, Hamilton Lopes dos Santos, Louis Joinet.
When was Amnesty 1979 released and how long is it?
Amnesty 1979 was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.