Olga

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.

Release Date

20 August 2004

141 minutes

Director

Main Cast

Olga Benário
Luís Carlos Prestes
Agildo Barata
Eugénie Benário
Ministro da guerra
Getúlio Vargas
Arthur Ewert
Capitão Navio
Leocádia Prestes