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Contra Paraguay

2016 · 75 min

A sober, talk-heavy history lesson that lays out a vast, bloody conflict with clear-eyed gravity and a lingering sense of injustice.

Directed by
Federico Sosa
Genres
Documentary, War, History
Tagline
Nineteenth century. Four countries involved. Half a million deaths.
Overview
In the 19th century, a little-known event occurred, given its importance: the largest war in South America, in which four countries were involved. Was it a war between countries? Did Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay join forces against Paraguay? Why is it called by so many different names?

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Directed by
Federico Sosa
Genres
Documentary, War, History
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • war
  • death
  • power
  • politics
  • survival
Places
  • countryside
  • military
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Action3
Horror2
Humour1
Realism9
Romance0
Tension5
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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Genres
documentary, war, history
Directed by
Federico Sosa
Written by
Federico Sosa
Cinematography
Aylén López
Runtime
75 min
Country
Argentina
Languages
Spanish

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