336986
336986

The Circle

"The lives of Henry Engler"

2008-04-22
5.9
es 92m
Documentary
Award-winning documentary about how one Uruguayan leftist survived solitary confinement during the dirty war. The story of former Tupamaro guerilla fighter, Henry Engler, whose prolonged confinement and torture during the Uruguayan dictatorship led to a mental breakdown. Today Dr. Engler is a Swedish citizen and a scientist renowned for his research into Alzheimer’s disease. In this impressive documentary, the scientist visits the places of his painful past, painting an intimate and disturbing portrait of prison life under the dictatorship.

Screenplay

José Pedro Charlo

Screenplay

Aldo Garay

Producer

Virginia Martínez

Director of Photography

Diego Varela

Camera Operator

Cristian Quijano

Sound

Alvaro Mechoso

Status

Released

Countries

  • Uruguay

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