Dear Ambassador(2018)
The extraordinary story of Luiz Martins de Souza Dantas, who served as Brazilian Ambassador to Paris during WWII. A largely unsung hero, he defied his own government’s orders by granting hundreds of unauthorised visas to Jews and others facing imminent capture and death.
Movie: Dear Ambassador
Top 10 Billed Cast
Embaixador Souza Dantas
Madeleine Carlier
Martins Leta
Elise Stern
Jerôme Levy
Paulo Carneiro
Jean Pierre Dorian
Embaixador Murilo Rezende
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Overview
The extraordinary story of Luiz Martins de Souza Dantas, who served as Brazilian Ambassador to Paris during WWII. A largely unsung hero, he defied his own government’s orders by granting hundreds of unauthorised visas to Jews and others facing imminent capture and death.
Release Date
2018-08-02
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5.5
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Português
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