Olga

Aug 20 2004 N/A 2h 21m
Biography, Drama, History

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 sent to Nazi Germany, where she was put to death in a concentration camp. After World War II began, Vargas decided to uphold the Allies.

Plot

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 sent to Nazi Germany, where she was put to death in a concentration camp. After World War II began, Vargas decided to uphold the Allies.

Written by

Rita Buzzar, Fernando Morais

Directed by

Jayme Monjardim

Production Countries

Brazil

Production Companies

Globo Filmes, Lumiere, Nexus Cinema e Vídeo, Europa Filmes

Languages

Português, Deutsch

Awards

16 wins & 17 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
3,820
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA