Citizen Boilesen
Cidadão Boilesen
Synopsis
A documentary about the controversial businessman Henning Boilesen Jr. and his involvement with the military regime as one of its most enthusiastic supporters, financing it and participating in the tortures of political prisoners. Those actions later culminated in his assassination in 1971 by members of militant groups opposed to the regime.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chaim Litewski
- Original Title
- Cidadão Boilesen
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Palmares Produções e Jornalismo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chaim Litewski
Pedro Asbeg
Department Leadership Roster
Chaim Litewski
Director
Pedro Asbeg
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Citizen Boilesen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Citizen Boilesen about?
A documentary about the controversial businessman Henning Boilesen Jr. and his involvement with the military regime as one of its most enthusiastic supporters, financing it and participating in the tortures of political prisoners. Those actions later culminated in his assassination in 1971 by members of militant groups opposed to the regime.
Who directed Citizen Boilesen?
Citizen Boilesen was directed by Chaim Litewski.
Who stars in Citizen Boilesen?
The principal cast of Citizen Boilesen includes Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Jarbas Passarinho, Dom Paulo Evaristo Arns, Celso Amorim, Henning Albert Boilesen.
When was Citizen Boilesen released and how long is it?
Citizen Boilesen was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.