Four Days in September

Their goal: freedom. Their only hope: an international incident. Their target: the American ambassador.

Fernando, a journalist, and his friend César join terrorist group MR8 in order to fight Brazilian dictatorial regime during the late sixties. César, however, is wounded and captured during a bank hold up. Fernando then decides to kidnap the American ambassador in Brazil and ask for the release of fifteen political prisoners in exchange for his life.

Director

Bruno Barreto

Writers

Fernando Gabeira, Leopoldo Serran

Released

October 1, 1997

Language

Portuguese