The “General” Election (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film
Released in 1985, The “General” Election is a documentary film directed by César De Ferrari, running about 59 minutes.
What it’s about. This is an account of the years of the dictatorship in Uruguay, told with archive material and interviews with witnesses who remain anonymous. There is a focus on the 1984 elections and the euphoric festivities afterwards, as the people celebrated not so much the winner of the election as the end of the dictatorship and the start of the campaign for truth and justice.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The “General” Election page.
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- When was The “General” Election released?
- The “General” Election was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.