Olga (2004)

Kernel Score: 79% · 201 ratings

Genres: Drama, History, War

Released: 2004-08-20

Runtime: 141 minutes

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.

Director

Jayme Monjardim

Cast

• Camila Morgado as Olga Benário
• Caco Ciocler as Luís Carlos Prestes
• Edgar Amorim as Agildo Barata
• Leona Cavalli as Maria
• Eliane Giardini as Eugénie Benário
• Zécarlos Machado as Ministro da guerra
• Osmar Prado as Getúlio Vargas
• Werner Schünemann as Arthur Ewert
• Odilon Wagner as Capitão Navio
• Murilo Rosa as Estevan