Olga
“Lots of passions in just one life”
Synopsis
Based upon the true story of Olga Benário, the German-born wife of Brazilian communist leader Luís Carlos Prestes. During the dictatorship of Getúlio Vargas (1930-1945) she was arrested and sent to Nazi Germany, where she was put to death in a concentration camp. After World War II began, Vargas decided to uphold the Allies.
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Olga - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-21
Top Cast
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Camila Morgado
Olga Benário
Caco Ciocler
Luís Carlos Prestes
Edgar Amorim
Agildo Barata
Leona Cavalli
Maria
Eliane Giardini
Eugénie Benário
Zé Carlos Machado
Ministro da guerra
Osmar Prado
Getúlio Vargas
Werner Schünemann
Arthur Ewert
Odilon Wagner
Capitão Navio
Murilo Rosa
Estevan
José Dumont
Manuel
Fernanda Montenegro
Leocádia Prestes
Floriano Peixoto
Filinto Müller
Guilherme Weber
Otto Braun
Luís Melo
Léo Benário
Milena Toscano
Hannah
Sabrina Greve
Elza Colônio
Mariana Lima
Lígia Prestes
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jayme Monjardim
- Screenplay & Story
- Rita Buzzar, Fernando Morais
- Original Score
- Marcus Viana
- Original Title
- Olga
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Studios
- Globo Filmes, Lumiere, Nexus Cinema e Vídeo, Europa Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jayme Monjardim
Rita Buzzar, Fernando Morais
Marcus Viana
Ricardo Della Rosa
Pedro Amorim
Guilherme Bokel, Rita Buzzar
Department Leadership Roster
Jayme Monjardim
Director
Rita Buzzar
Writer
Ricardo Della Rosa
Director of Photography
Marcus Viana
Original Music Composer
Rita Buzzar
Producer
Paulo Lóes
Costume Design
Pedro Amorim
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Olga
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What is Olga about?
Based upon the true story of Olga Benário, the German-born wife of Brazilian communist leader Luís Carlos Prestes. During the dictatorship of Getúlio Vargas (1930-1945) she was arrested and sent to Nazi Germany, where she was put to death in a concentration camp. After World War II began, Vargas decided to uphold the Allies.
Who directed Olga?
Olga was directed by Jayme Monjardim.
Who stars in Olga?
The principal cast of Olga includes Camila Morgado, Caco Ciocler, Edgar Amorim, Leona Cavalli, Eliane Giardini.
When was Olga released and how long is it?
Olga was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Olga?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Olga was composed by Marcus Viana.
Is Olga based on a book or true story?
Olga is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fernando Morais".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Olga?
Olga holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).