Olga

2004
2h 21m

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Based upon the true story of Olga Benário, the German-born wife of Brazilian communist leader Luís Carlos Prestes. During the dictatorship of Getúlio Vargas (1930-1945) she was arrested and ... Read allBased upon the true story of Olga Benário, the German-born wife of Brazilian communist leader Luís Carlos Prestes. During the dictatorship of Getúlio Vargas (1930-1945) she was arrested and sent to Nazi Germany, where she was put to death in a concentration camp. After World War ... Read allBased upon the true story of Olga Benário, the German-born wife of Brazilian communist leader Luís Carlos Prestes. During the dictatorship of Getúlio Vargas (1930-1945) she was arrested and sent to Nazi Germany, where she was put to death in a concentration camp. After World War II began, Vargas decided to support the Allies.

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6.5/10

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Awards
- 16 wins & 17 nominations

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Trivia
This is second time Eliane Giardini was the mother of Camila Morgado. The first one was in Seven Women (2003), also directed by Jayme Monjardim. This mini-series tells the story of Anita Garibaldi, after whom Olga named her daughter.

Connections
Referenced in Mussum, Um filme do Cacildis (2019)

Soundtracks
When I Get Old
Music by Sebastião Viana
Lyrics by Marcus Viana

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8/10

"Olga

This was a film that leaves an audience stunned and silent! The concentration camp element of the film proved harrowing as did the repressive cruelty of the Vargas regime. However the the growing attraction between Prestes and Olga was tenderly portrayed and beautifully acted. Along with fine performances by the principals,came some effective acting in the supporting roles,plus a haunting musical score and impressive filming. Of course there is a political element to the film but primarily it is the fight between good and evil,with the power of love conquering all. The film was unmistakably Brazilian but uniformly good and deserves high praise