12 de Outubro de 1972: O Dia em que Perdemos o Medo (2022)

12 de Outubro de 1972: O Dia em que Perdemos o Medo (2022) poster

On October 12, 1972, during a student meeting at the former Higher Institute of Economic and Financial Sciences, a PIDE/DGS agent shot two students. One of them, José Ribeiro Santos, died soon after at Santa Maria Hospital. His death sparked massive protests, and his funeral became a symbol of resistance against the dictatorship. More than a year before the April 25 Revolution, students declared, “That day, we lost our fear.” Diana Andringa’s documentary revisits this event through testimonies and reflections on its lasting impact on a generation and on Portuguese society.

Director: Diana Andringa
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date:
Music: Joel Frias, Hristo Penev
Production: Wonder Maria Filmes
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

Keywords

rtp, 25 de abril

More Films by Director: Diana Andringa

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 12 de Outubro de 1972: O Dia em que Perdemos o Medo about?
On October 12, 1972, during a student meeting at the former Higher Institute of Economic and Financial Sciences, a PIDE/DGS agent shot two students. One of them, José Ribeiro Santos, died soon after at Santa Maria Hospital. His death sparked massive protests, and his funeral became a symbol of resistance against the dictatorship. More than a year before the April 25 Revolution, students declared, “That day, we lost our fear.” Diana Andringa’s documentary revisits this event through testimonies and reflections on its lasting impact on a generation and on Portuguese society.
Who directed 12 de Outubro de 1972: O Dia em que Perdemos o Medo?
12 de Outubro de 1972: O Dia em que Perdemos o Medo was directed by Diana Andringa.
How long is 12 de Outubro de 1972: O Dia em que Perdemos o Medo?
12 de Outubro de 1972: O Dia em que Perdemos o Medo has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
Where was 12 de Outubro de 1972: O Dia em que Perdemos o Medo produced?
12 de Outubro de 1972: O Dia em que Perdemos o Medo was produced in Portugal.