La noche de San Blas
Synopsis
The evening of the day dedicated to Saint Blas, patron saint of Paraguay, Thursday, February 2, 1989, seemed peaceful. However, the night brought an event that took almost everyone by surprise. A coup d'état deposed General Alfredo Stroessner, dictator for 35 years, the longest in all of South America. The following morning, citizens took to the streets that, for decades, had been controlled by the police. This is a documentary that shows the events that followed.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan Carlos Maneglia
- Original Title
- La noche de San Blas
- Country of Origin
- Paraguay
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Maneglia Schémbori Realizadores
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan Carlos Maneglia
Department Leadership Roster
Juan Carlos Maneglia
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About La noche de San Blas
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What is La noche de San Blas about?
The evening of the day dedicated to Saint Blas, patron saint of Paraguay, Thursday, February 2, 1989, seemed peaceful. However, the night brought an event that took almost everyone by surprise. A coup d'état deposed General Alfredo Stroessner, dictator for 35 years, the longest in all of South America. The following morning, citizens took to the streets that, for decades, had been controlled by the police. This is a documentary that shows the events that followed.
Who directed La noche de San Blas?
La noche de San Blas was directed by Juan Carlos Maneglia.
Who stars in La noche de San Blas?
The principal cast of La noche de San Blas includes Not specified.
When was La noche de San Blas released and how long is it?
La noche de San Blas was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 13m.