Black Box
· 14m
Director
Lucas Fidalgo KnoellerOverview
Ensign João Viegas was arrested and sent to fight in the Guinea War during the Salazar dictatorship in Portugal for protesting the regime through theater. Viegas was part of the direction of the Círculo de Iniciação Teatral da Academia de Coimbra (CITAC), an experimental theater group, during a time when the International Police and State Defense (PIDE) had no qualms about censoring anyone who tried to oppose Salazar's regime. After his arrest, the PIDE banned the CITAC. The group only resumed operations after the Carnation Revolution. Decades later, Viegas returned to CITAC to reveal stories of the war and show how PIDE operated. In this re-encounter with History, which the short film “Caixa Preta” reveals, we discover Viegas’ motivations and thinking.
Crew of Black Box
About Black Box
What is Black Box about?
Ensign João Viegas was arrested and sent to fight in the Guinea War during the Salazar dictatorship in Portugal for protesting the regime through theater. Viegas was part of the direction of the Círculo de Iniciação Teatral da Academia de Coimbra (CITAC), an experimental theater group, during a time when the International Police and State Defense (PIDE) had no qualms about censoring anyone who…
How long is Black Box?
Black Box runs 14 minutes.
Who directed Black Box?
Black Box was directed by Lucas Fidalgo Knoeller.
Who is in the cast of Black Box?
The cast of Black Box includes João Viegas (himself), João Viegas (Camões), Guilherme Pompeu (dancer) and Alexandra Balau (dictator).