# Release of Honestino film regarding Brazilian dictatorship > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-honestino-film-regarding-brazilian-dictatorship > Updated: 2026-08-19T00:01:26.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The film ‘Honestino’, directed by Aurélio Michiles, has premiered in 18 Brazilian cities. The production uses a hybrid of documentary and fiction to depict the life and disappearance of Honestino Guimarães, a student leader and president of the National Union of Students (UNE) who was arrested and killed by the military regime in 1973. Due to a scarcity of archival footage from the 1960s and 1970s, the film incorporates rare historical records, dramatized scenes, and testimonies from family and friends. Starring Bruno Gagliasso, the film aims to preserve the memory of the Brazilian military dictatorship (1964–1985) and its impact on young activists. Producers and directors have noted a disparity in historical film production regarding this era compared to neighboring countries like Argentina. Furthermore, the filmmakers have drawn parallels between the historical period and contemporary political contexts, emphasizing the role of historical memory in Brazil’s current social and political landscape. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-19: Honestino film explores disappearance of student leader during Brazilian dictatorship The film ‘Honestino’ explores the life and disappearance of student leader Honestino Guimarães during the Brazilian military dictatorship, blending documentary elements with fiction. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/honestino-film-explores-disappearance-of-student-leader-during-brazilian-dictatorship ### 2026-08-14: Honestino film premieres to depict Brazilian dictatorship resistance The film ‘Honestino’ premiered in Brazil, portraying the life of student leader Honestino Guimarães, a symbol of resistance against the country’s military dictatorship. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/honestino-film-premieres-to-depict-brazilian-dictatorship-resistance --- Cite as: Release of Honestino film regarding Brazilian dictatorship. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-honestino-film-regarding-brazilian-dictatorship