Balaguer: La violencia del poder
Highlights the most important political and social events in the Dominican Republic during the period from the first of July 1966, the date of the inauguration of Dr. Balaguer as Constitutional President of the Republic, up to August 16, 1974, the day he was sworn in for a third term. Using narrative images and sounds of the era, the documentary highlights the climate of disrespect for the most basic human rights that prevailed during the administrations of Dr. Balaguer, and the violent repression that this President used to unleash against their opponents.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2003 |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | René Fortunato |
| Runtime | 125 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative by relying solely on archival footage, period photographs, and contemporaneous audio, creating a powerful sense of impartial testimony. It explores the mechanisms of state repression without editorializing, letting the era speak for itself.
What lingers after viewing is a stark, undeniable portrait of power maintained through fear. The documentary serves as a crucial historical record of a turbulent chapter. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: René Fortunato
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