The Recourse of Memory (2000)

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Ten years after the Law of Expiration, this documentary analyses the historical background of Uruguay's recent past. It is a survey of the controversy stirred up in society by the fact that, thanks to this law, the armed forces personnel and police who committed crimes under the dictatorship (1973-1985) have gone unpunished, and it examines the scars the authoritarian regime left on a section of the population.

Director: Mario Jacob
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: José María Ciganda
Editing: Daniel Márquez, Fernando Laureiro
Production: Imágenes (Uy)
Country: Uruguay
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Recourse of Memory about?
Ten years after the Law of Expiration, this documentary analyses the historical background of Uruguay's recent past. It is a survey of the controversy stirred up in society by the fact that, thanks to this law, the armed forces personnel and police who committed crimes under the dictatorship (1973-1985) have gone unpunished, and it examines the scars the authoritarian regime left on a section of the population.
Who directed The Recourse of Memory?
The Recourse of Memory was directed by Mario Jacob.
How long is The Recourse of Memory?
The Recourse of Memory has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The Recourse of Memory?
The Recourse of Memory is a Documentary film.
Where was The Recourse of Memory produced?
The Recourse of Memory was produced in Uruguay.