Letters to a Dictatorship

The documentary delves into a collection of a hundred letters written by Portuguese women during the Salazar dictatorship, discovered serendipitously in a second-hand bookshop. These letters serve as a powerful narrative device, reconnecting the past with the present by confronting the women who wrote them with their historical context.

Letters to a Dictatorship reveals crucial archive materials that shed light on the obscurantism that prevailed in Portugal for over fifty years. The film's runtime of 60 minutes allows for a focused exploration of the themes surrounding dictatorship and resistance, making it a significant work for those interested in Portuguese history and the personal stories behind political oppression.