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Four Days in September
Four Days in September
8.6
/10
826 Ratings

FOUR DAYS IN SEPTEMBER

O Que É Isso, Companheiro?

Directed by Bruno Barreto
Brazil, United States, 1997
Action, Drama, History, Thriller

Synopsis

Fernando and César join rebel group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late 1960s. When César is captured during a bank holdup, Fernando decides to kidnap the American ambassador in Brazil and ask for the release of fifteen political prisoners.

Synopsis

Fernando and César join rebel group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late 1960s. When César is captured during a bank holdup, Fernando decides to kidnap the American ambassador in Brazil and ask for the release of fifteen political prisoners.

Our take

This Oscar®-nominated and gripping political thriller stars the great Alan Arkin, and is lauded as one of Bruno Barreto’s best films. Based on a true story, it looks at activism and political action under military rule, daring to ask the controversial question of whether the end justifies the means.