Asphalt Guerrilla

Description

A bank lies in the shadow of a bustling city in early 1980s Portugal. A reserved student, feeling the pull of radical ideas, joins a militant organization that aims to challenge the status quo. Tensions escalate when a bank robbery goes awry, resulting in violence and chaos that culminate in the student being shot and lynched. Meanwhile, a filmmaker within the group decides to leave the organization, drawn instead to the pursuit of guerrilla-style cinema. As the narrative unfolds, the filmmaker seeks to document the events surrounding the radical actions of the organization, capturing the fervor and turmoil of the time. The cast includes Albano Jerónimo and Maria Leite. The filmmaker’s departure leads to a clash of ideals among the members, forcing them to confront their motives and the consequences of their actions. The film delves into the intricacies of loyalty and betrayal as the student’s fate becomes a catalyst for further unrest.