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Capitaes de Abril is directed by Maria de Medeiros and is a film that depicts the events of the Portuguese revolution. The film opens by showing images of Africans who died during the colonial war and then cuts to a soldier kissing his girlfriend before boarding a train to the military camp. The main character is Captain Maia, one of the leaders of the revolution. At the army camp the caption orders everyone to wake up at night and brings them together. the caption made a speech about liberating Portugal tonight, but not many soldiers raised their hands to show support. Major Gervasio, who is in command, takes command and scolds Maia that they are not ready and that all the best weapons are in Africa to support the colonial war. Caption Maia turned on the lieutenant and pushed him to the ground, took control and declared to lead the troops towards the city. Major Gervasio's rank had no influence in stopping the revolution. He stayed behind and watched his soldiers go out and later Major Gervasio got into a small red sports car and joined the rebels. . This...