The Disappeared
Synopsis
"The Disappeared" relives the horrors of Argentina's Dirty War (1976-83) through the experience of Horacio Pietragalla, a young man raised by the maid of the officer who kidnapped him after the military brutally murdered his parents. The film follows Horacio as he reconstructs the cause for which his real parents gave their lives, and, through this search, reclaims his true identity. This personal journey internalizes the tragedy that ravaged the country for seven years and exposes polarized views on state-driven terrorism in groundbreaking interviews with top military officials, concentration camp victims, human rights activists, journalists who covered the events, and members of Horacio's surrogate and biological families.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Sanders
- Original Score
- Gustavo Beytelman
- Original Title
- The Disappeared
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Sanders
Gustavo Beytelman
Peter Sanders
Victoria Sanders, Peter Sanders
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Sanders
Director
Peter Sanders
Producer
Peter Sanders
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Disappeared
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What is The Disappeared about?
"The Disappeared" relives the horrors of Argentina's Dirty War (1976-83) through the experience of Horacio Pietragalla, a young man raised by the maid of the officer who kidnapped him after the military brutally murdered his parents. The film follows Horacio as he reconstructs the cause for which his real parents gave their lives, and, through this search, reclaims his true identity. This personal journey internalizes the tragedy that ravaged the country for seven years and exposes polarized views on state-driven terrorism in groundbreaking interviews with top military officials, concentration camp victims, human rights activists, journalists who covered the events, and members of Horacio's surrogate and biological families.
Who directed The Disappeared?
The Disappeared was directed by Peter Sanders.
Who stars in The Disappeared?
The principal cast of The Disappeared includes Néstor Kirchner, Estela de Carlotto, Andrew Graham Yooll, Robert Cox, Martín Malharro.
When was The Disappeared released and how long is it?
The Disappeared was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Disappeared?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Disappeared was composed by Gustavo Beytelman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Disappeared?
The Disappeared holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).