Liberdade para José Diogo
Synopsis
The film documents two phases of an incident occurred in Portugal, during the 1974 revolution. In September 30, 1974, José Diogo, a tractor driver, kills his boss, Columbano Líbano Monteiro, after being dismissed from his job, when he claimed his right to work. He is imprisoned in Beja, Alentejo, and he is freed until prossecution. The courts are reluctant to judge him, because of the social unrest and the political aid Diogo is receiving from trade unions and political parties. A crowd will disrupt the court, in Tomar, and conduct a popular judgement in the hall of the tribunal, deciding to free Diogo, and condemning the boss, posthumously, for dismissing his employee and attacking him. The case became a law case study since then.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luís Galvão Teles
- Original Title
- Liberdade para José Diogo
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Cinequanon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luís Galvão Teles
Elso Roque
Clara Diaz-Bérrio
Leonel Brito
Department Leadership Roster
Luís Galvão Teles
Director
Clara Diaz-Bérrio
Editor
Elso Roque
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Liberdade para José Diogo
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What is Liberdade para José Diogo about?
The film documents two phases of an incident occurred in Portugal, during the 1974 revolution. In September 30, 1974, José Diogo, a tractor driver, kills his boss, Columbano Líbano Monteiro, after being dismissed from his job, when he claimed his right to work. He is imprisoned in Beja, Alentejo, and he is freed until prossecution. The courts are reluctant to judge him, because of the social unrest and the political aid Diogo is receiving from trade unions and political parties. A crowd will disrupt the court, in Tomar, and conduct a popular judgement in the hall of the tribunal, deciding to free Diogo, and condemning the boss, posthumously, for dismissing his employee and attacking him. The case became a law case study since then.
Who directed Liberdade para José Diogo?
Liberdade para José Diogo was directed by Luís Galvão Teles.
Who stars in Liberdade para José Diogo?
The principal cast of Liberdade para José Diogo includes José Diogo, Margarida Carpinteiro, Pedro Efe.
When was Liberdade para José Diogo released and how long is it?
Liberdade para José Diogo was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.