The Uprising

Overview

In Nicaragua, 1977, corruption and abuse of power are everyday occurrences under the Somoza family’s dictatorship. Eruptions of violence lead to a civil war, which the Sandinista revolutionaries win – at least for the time being. Against this backdrop, the conflict between a young soldier of the Somoza regime and his family, who sympathize with the insurgents, is illustrated.

Production Companies

ZDF

Independent Film

Provobis Film

Von Vietinghoff Filmproduktion

Istmo Film S.A.