La sombra azul
Synopsis
Argentina, 1976. With the beginning of the military dictatorship, a young police officer is accused of belonging to the ERP guerrilla group. He is tortured by his former colleagues and held as a political prisoner for two years. He survives the brutal prison conditions and is released on parole, but a few months later decides to escape the country. Denmark grants him asylum, and he lives in Copenhagen for fifteen years. When he returns, now a democratic country, he discovers that some of those who tortured him were not only still police officers but high-ranking officials.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergio Schmucler
- Screenplay & Story
- Federico Schmucler, Sergio Schmucler
- Original Title
- La sombra azul
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergio Schmucler
Federico Schmucler, Sergio Schmucler
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Sergio Schmucler
Director
Federico Schmucler
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Sergio Schmucler
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What is La sombra azul about?
Argentina, 1976. With the beginning of the military dictatorship, a young police officer is accused of belonging to the ERP guerrilla group. He is tortured by his former colleagues and held as a political prisoner for two years. He survives the brutal prison conditions and is released on parole, but a few months later decides to escape the country. Denmark grants him asylum, and he lives in Copenhagen for fifteen years. When he returns, now a democratic country, he discovers that some of those who tortured him were not only still police officers but high-ranking officials.
Who directed La sombra azul?
La sombra azul was directed by Sergio Schmucler.
Who stars in La sombra azul?
The principal cast of La sombra azul includes Eva Bianco, Gustavo Almada, Julio Hormaeche, Elisa Gagliano, Luis Machín.
When was La sombra azul released and how long is it?
La sombra azul was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.