Che Guevara: The Last Companions

A sober, gripping blend of testimony and animation that makes a forgotten survival story feel immediate and urgent.

Directed by

Christophe Dimitri Réveille

Genres

Documentary, Animation

Starring

Vincent Lindon

Overview

After the triumph of the Cuban Revolution in 1959, three guerrilla fighters followed Che Guevara in his attempt to carry the uprising beyond the island. In 1967, after their final battle in Bolivia and Che’s execution, these shadow warriors embarked on an extraordinary 2,400 km journey across Bolivia, pursued by 4,000 soldiers and navigating remote terrain in a bid to stay alive. Sixty years later, Che’s last surviving comrades recount this untold story of endurance and loyalty, in which individual destinies were shaped by the larger geopolitical currents of the Cold War. Blending rare archive footage, animation and exclusive interviews, the film brings a forgotten chapter of history into the present.

How it feels

Tense, earnest, melancholic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Survival, loyalty, war, politics

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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