Under the Flags, the Sun

Description

The film presents an archival examination of Alfredo Stroessner's 35-year dictatorship in Paraguay. It features unseen footage and testimonies that reveal the extent of government repression and the political climate during one of the longest-running regimes in modern history. It includes figures such as Lyndon B. Johnson and Georges Pompidou, highlighting international interactions and responses to Stroessner's rule. The documentary sheds light on the significant political events and human rights violations that occurred under Stroessner's leadership, illustrating the regime's impact on the nation and its citizens. The effects of this dictatorship continue to resonate within Paraguay and beyond, as the film chronicles the period of 1954 to 1989.