April Captains
2000 · Movie · 123 min · ★ 6.5 · 75% critics
Set during Portugal’s 1974 military uprising, this historical drama follows young army officers drawn into a risky effort to end a long-standing dictatorship. It focuses on the tension, hope, and uncertainty surrounding a turning point in the country’s political history.
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Details
- Original title
- Capitães de Abril
- Years
- 2000
- Release date
- 2000-04-21
- Language
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 123 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 75/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (65 votes)
About
You may like this if you’re drawn to politically charged historical dramas about resistance and change, especially if titles like Marighella or Land and Freedom appeal to you; Not for you if you want something fast, light, or purely escapist.
Pros: gripping historical backdrop; strong sense of urgency; thought-provoking politics | Cons: heavy subject matter; measured pacing; limited lightness
Themes
- portugal
- socialism
- dictatorship
- woman director
- military coup
Awards & recognition
- Golden Globe (Portugal) — Best Film
Cast & crew
Stefano Accorsi
as Maia
Maria de Medeiros
as Antónia
Joaquim de Almeida
as Gervásio
Frédéric Pierrot
as Manuel
Fele Martínez
as Lobão
Manuel João Vieira
as Fonseca
Marcantonio Del Carlo
as Silva
Emmanuel Salinger
as Botelho
Rita Durão
as Rosa
Duarte Guimarães
as Daniel
Directed by Maria de Medeiros