Álvaro Cunhal: A Vida de um Resistente 2006

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Álvaro Cunhal: A Vida de um Resistente

Biographical documentary about Álvaro Barreirinhas Cunhal (1913-2005), lider of the Portuguese Communist Party for over half a century, living in clandestinity during the "New State" dictatorship. Divided in two parts: "What To Do?" and "The State And The Revolution", produced in 2005 and released on DVD in 2006 to commemorate the first year of Álvaro Cunhal's death.

Biographical documentary about Álvaro Barreirinhas Cunhal (1913-2005), lider of the Portuguese Communist Party for over half a century, living in clandestinity during the "New State" dictatorship. Divided in two parts: "What To Do?" and "The State And The Revolution", produced in 2005 and released on DVD in 2006 to commemorate the first year of Álvaro Cunhal's death.

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Directors:

Joaquim Vieira

Release Date:

Jul 08, 2006 (Portugal)

Run Time:

1hr 57`

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Original Language:

Portuguese

Production Countries:

Portugal

Status:

Released

Plot Keywords:

biography politics

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