Getulio

The movie depicts the political crisis that led to the suicide of president Getúlio Vargas in the 19 days that preceded August 24 1954 The crisis began with the attempted assassination of journalist and politician Carlos Lacerda in August 5 1954 at rua Toneleros Rio de Janeiro in which Major Vaz was assassinated instead Investigations pointed to Gregório Fortunato chief of Vargas personal guard as the orderer of the frustrated assassination This incident was one of the most importants in the history of Brazil