Olga
7.1
2004
2h 21m
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.
Movie Information
Status
Released
Release Date
August 20, 2004
Runtime
2h 21m
Rating
7.1
(199 votes)
Genres
Drama
History
War
Production Companies
Globo Filmes
Lumiere
Nexus Cinema e Vídeo
Europa Filmes
Overview
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.
