A Batalha Da Rua Maria Antônia | The Battle | 2023

Synopsis

21 long-takes unfold moments of the historic Battle of the Students in October 1968, amidst the Brazilian dictatorship. Set within the Philosophy School of São Paulo University, students and professors of the Left Student Movement face attacks from the Communist-Chasing Committee of Mackenzie Presbyterian University across the street. Amid screams and homemade bombs, the passionate defence of ideals leads to a tragic loss, capturing 24 intense hours on the brink of military invasion.