How a daring military coup ended Europe's longest-running dictatorship in just one day.
In short: This documentary recounts the Carnation Revolution, a remarkable 1974 uprising where Portuguese military officers dismantled 48 years of authoritarian rule. It examines the strategic planning behind the insurrection and the transformative events that reshaped the nation's future.
By the early 1970s, Portugal remained trapped under an authoritarian regime that had persisted longer than any other in Europe. A small group of military officers, operating in secrecy, orchestrated a coup d'état that defied conventional expectations. Their actions on April 25, 1974, sparked a broader revolution that fundamentally altered the country's trajectory.
The documentary frames these events as a historical thriller, detailing the multi-faceted nature of the insurrection. Marking the 50th anniversary of the revolution, the film explores how a single day of defiance successfully brought an end to nearly five decades of dictatorial control.
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