Antes da PIDE Season 1 Episode 1

Overview:
The first episode follows the life of Agostinho Lourenço, director of the Portuguese International Police (1931), first head of the PVDE (1933), and later the PIDE (1945). Known as Salazar's "black angel," he led Portugal's intelligence and political repression apparatus for 25 years, relying on surveillance, informants, and torture. Despite his influence, he remains largely unknown to the Portuguese public. The episode traces the search for his personal archive and examines the origins of his political power, from his military training at Tancos Military Camp and service in World War I to the evolution of Portugal's political police. It also explores the historical causes of the military coup of 28 May 1926, which established the dictatorship.

Release Date : 2016-05-29

Genre : Documentary, Crime, Drama, War & Politics

Duration : 50 menit

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Actors : Eduardo Ricou, Frederico Wiborg