Friendly Fire

In Friendly Fire, four friends, Miguel, Eloi, Osvaldo, and Paolo, engage in armed resistance against a military dictatorship. Their involvement leads to severe consequences, including torture and imprisonment. The film highlights the lasting effects of these experiences as they confront their past years later.

The narrative unfolds when Miguel recognizes a former policeman who tortured him and was responsible for his girlfriend's death. This revelation occurs during a political meeting, prompting the friends to confront their shared history and the trauma they endured. Their fishing trip turns into a pivotal moment of reckoning as they seek justice against their oppressor.

This film is notable for its raw portrayal of friendship under duress and the scars left by authoritarian regimes. It is available on both VHS and DVD, making it a suitable pick for collectors interested in historical crime dramas from the late 90s.