Asylum
Asilados
Synopsis
This documentary focuses on a little-known episode in the recent history of Uruguay: how hundreds of Uruguayan citizens took refuge in the Mexican embassy at the time of the military dictatorship. Between 1975 and 1976, Mexico was the only country whose embassy gave shelter to people persecuted by the regime, and this sparked off a difficult period in the relations between the two nations. We learn about conditions at the embassy at that time and how the fugitives lived. Sixteen of the men and women involved talk about what that period was like and the events that led up to this confrontation between the two countries. The documentary is also a homage to the Mexican ambassador, don Vicente Muñoz Arroyo.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gonzalo Rodríguez, Ignacio "Nacho" Seimanas
- Screenplay & Story
- Gonzalo Rodríguez
- Original Score
- Orlando Fernández
- Original Title
- Asilados
- Country of Origin
- Uruguay
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- LUDO Contenidos, El Apapacho
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gonzalo Rodríguez, Ignacio "Nacho" Seimanas
Gonzalo Rodríguez
Orlando Fernández
Ignacio "Nacho" Seimanas
Ignacio "Nacho" Seimanas
Gonzalo Rodríguez
Department Leadership Roster
Gonzalo Rodríguez
Director
Gonzalo Rodríguez
Producer
Ignacio "Nacho" Seimanas
Editor
Gonzalo Rodríguez
Screenplay
Ignacio "Nacho" Seimanas
Director of Photography
Ignacio "Nacho" Seimanas
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Asylum.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Asylum
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What is Asylum about?
This documentary focuses on a little-known episode in the recent history of Uruguay: how hundreds of Uruguayan citizens took refuge in the Mexican embassy at the time of the military dictatorship. Between 1975 and 1976, Mexico was the only country whose embassy gave shelter to people persecuted by the regime, and this sparked off a difficult period in the relations between the two nations. We learn about conditions at the embassy at that time and how the fugitives lived. Sixteen of the men and women involved talk about what that period was like and the events that led up to this confrontation between the two countries. The documentary is also a homage to the Mexican ambassador, don Vicente Muñoz Arroyo.
Who directed Asylum?
Asylum was directed by Gonzalo Rodríguez, Ignacio "Nacho" Seimanas.
Who stars in Asylum?
The principal cast of Asylum includes Not specified.
When was Asylum released and how long is it?
Asylum was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Asylum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Asylum was composed by Orlando Fernández.