A Twelve-Year Night
Endless darkness. Limitless courage.
Directed by Álvaro Brechner
Produced by Tornasol Media, Haddock Films
A harrowing, intimate portrait of political prisoners enduring systematic torture and isolation under dictatorship, sustained by bonds of solidarity and the will to survive.
Uruguay, 1973. Having been crushed by the military dictatorship, surviving members of the Tupamaro guerillas are imprisoned and tortured. They must find a way to endure the coming 12 years.
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Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is A Twelve-Year Night sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Is A Twelve-Year Night easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Is A Twelve-Year Night violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is A Twelve-Year Night scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Does A Twelve-Year Night end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.
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Distinctly its own thing.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like A Twelve-Year Night
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as A Twelve-Year Night
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like A Twelve-Year Night, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like A Twelve-Year Night, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like A Twelve-Year Night, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
