Olga (2004)
Olga is a 2004 Portuguese-language drama movie directed by Jayme Monjardim, with a running time of 2h 21m. It stars Camila Morgado, Caco Ciocler and Edgar Amorim.
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.
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What is Olga about?
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.
When was Olga released?
Olga was released on 20 August 2004.
How long is Olga?
Olga runs 2h 21m.
Who made Olga?
Olga was directed by Jayme Monjardim.
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Cast
- Camila Morgado as Olga Benário
- Caco Ciocler as Luís Carlos Prestes
- Edgar Amorim as Agildo Barata
- Leona Cavalli as Maria
- Eliane Giardini as Eugénie Benário
- Zé Carlos Machado as Ministro da guerra
- Osmar Prado as Getúlio Vargas
- Werner Schünemann as Arthur Ewert
- Odilon Wagner as Capitão Navio
- Murilo Rosa as Estevan
- José Dumont as Manuel
- Fernanda Montenegro as Leocádia Prestes