Vladimir Herzog (27 June 1937 – 25 October 1975) nicknamed Vlado, was a Brazilian journalist, university professor and playwright of Croatian origin. He also developed a taste for photography, because of his film projects. In the family and among his friends was called Vlado (that is usual Croatian abbreviation for the name Vladimir).In October 1975, Herzog, then editor in chief of TV Cultura, was tortured to death by the political police of the military dictatorship, which later forged his suicide. Over 37 years later, his death certificate was revised to say that Herzog had in fact died as a result of torture by the army at DOI-CODI. His death had a great impact on the Brazilian society, marking the beginning of the redemocratization process of the country. According to journalist Sérgio Gomes, Herzog is a "symbol of the struggle for democracy, freedom, and justice".
Working as a journalist, in 1975 he was called to testify at DOI-Codi, a department of Army created to fight against what dictatorship called subversion. The next day, he was found hanged in jail, although he has no reason to be arrested. Militaries said he committed suicide, although by the position he was found it would be impossible. In 1978, Justice declares the confederacy is responsible for his death. In 1997, President Fernando Henrique Cardoso approves indemnification for his family. His assassination contributed to accelerate the process of democracy in Brazil. In 1985, the country has his first non-military president in 20 years. In 1989, elections free.
Director
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Year
Status
Character
Marimbás
1963
Documentary short
Writer
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Year
Status
Character
Marimbás
1963
Documentary short
Production Manager
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Status
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Brasil Verdade
1968
Documentary production manager - segment "Subterrâneos do Futebol, Os"
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