In Argentina, between 1976 and 1983, the military dictatorship was responsible for the ‘disappearance’ of 30,000 people. Victor Basterra is one of the few who survived the regime’s biggest secret concentration camp, the ESMA. After surviving six months of torture, he agreed to produce false identity papers for his torturers. This included taking passport photos of them. During the subsequent three years of his imprisonment he managed to hide some of the photos. Since the re-establishment of democracy, these photos have become vital evidence for the prosecution of the military and their accomplices. Victor has become a key witness. In this film he retells his period of imprisonment and resistance. His memories constitute a living archive. (Subtitled in english !)
Keywords
- Belgian cinema
- Belgische Kortfilms
- België
- Elles Tournent - Dames Draaien
- Focus : Short Films
- Afrika
- politiek
Actors
- Gilles De Schryver
- Wim Danckaert
- Eline Kuppens
Director
- Cécile Verstraeten
- Alice Verstraeten
Documentaire
49min
SPANISH
FRENCH
In Argentina, between 1976 and 1983, the military dictatorship was responsible for the ‘disappearance’ of 30,000 people. Victor Basterra is one of the few who survived the regime’s biggest secret concentration camp, the ESMA. After surviving six months of torture, he agreed to produce false identity papers for his torturers. This included taking passport photos of them. During the subsequent three years of his imprisonment he managed to hide some of the photos. Since the re-establishment of democracy, these photos have become vital evidence for the prosecution of the military and their accomplices. Victor has become a key witness. In this film he retells his period of imprisonment and resistance. His memories constitute a living archive. (Subtitled in english !)
In Argentina, between 1976 and 1983, the military dictatorship was responsible for the ‘disappearance’ of 30,000 people. Victor Basterra is one of the few who survived the regime’s biggest secret concentration camp, the ESMA. After surviving six months of torture, he agreed to produce false identity papers for his torturers. This included taking passport photos of them. During the subsequent three years of his imprisonment he managed to hide some of the photos. Since the re-establishment of democracy, these photos have become vital evidence for the prosecution of the military and their accomplices. Victor has become a key witness. In this film he retells his period of imprisonment and resistance. His memories constitute a living archive. (Subtitled in english !)
Cast & Crew
Director
Cécile Verstraeten
Director
Alice Verstraeten
Cast
Gilles De Schryver
Cast
Wim Danckaert
Cast
Eline Kuppens