Getúlio: Glória e Drama de Um Povo(1956)

Getúlio: Glória e Drama de Um Povo is a documentary that traces the political life of Brazilian president Getúlio Vargas from his early role as Agriculture secretary through his 1930 coup d'état, which launched his 15-year rule of Brazil. The film follows Vargas's consolidation of power, his removal from office, and his democratic return to the presidency in 1950. It culminates with his suicide in 1954, examining the personal and political forces that shaped one of Brazil's most consequential and controversial leaders. Through archival material and historical analysis, the documentary explores how Vargas transformed the nation while navigating competing ideologies and mounting pressures that ultimately led to his tragic end.