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New Documentary Reveals Argentina's Dirty War and Trials

4/21/2026

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Ulises de la Orden, filmmaker, presents a documentary on Argentina's Dirty War (1974–1983) and the 1985 Trial of the Juntas.
The film draws from 530 hours of recordings and shows the prosecution of nine military officials, including dictator Jorge Rafael Videla.
It features victims' and families' testimonies, reveals state-sponsored violence and collective trauma, and serves as a warning for the future.

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Story summary

Ulises de la Orden, filmmaker, presents a documentary on Argentina's Dirty War (1974–1983) and the 1985 Trial of the Juntas.
The film draws from 530 hours of recordings and shows the prosecution of nine military officials, including dictator Jorge Rafael Videla.
It features victims' and families' testimonies, reveals state-sponsored violence and collective trauma, and serves as a warning for the future.