El Comité
Originally released in 2006. El Comité is a documentary film. directed by Mateo Herrera.
Synopsis
A documentary chronicle of the prisoners’ takeover of the Garcia Moreno Penitentiary in Quito, Ecuador. The prisoners find they suddenly have a voice after they take 360 people hostage, and a pattern of abuse and corruption by the guards toward the prisoners becomes clear after lengthy negotiations.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 26, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Ecuador
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Comité about?
A documentary chronicle of the prisoners’ takeover of the Garcia Moreno Penitentiary in Quito, Ecuador. The prisoners find they suddenly have a voice after they take 360 people hostage, and a pat...
Who directed El Comité?
El Comité was directed by Mateo Herrera.
How long is El Comité?
El Comité has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was El Comité released?
El Comité was released on March 26, 2006 in theaters.