Invisible Heroes

2019, Show

Invisible Heroes tells the heroic tale of young Finnish diplomats in Chile during 1973’s infamous military coup. Finnish diplomats Tapani Brotherus and Ilkka Jaamala along with Tapani’s wife Lysa Brotherus helped over 2000 left-wing Chileans escape the military junta’s persecution. The Finns acted without official authorization while Swedish ambassador Harald Edelstam was the most visible defendant of human rights with the backing of Sweden’s Prime Minister, Olof Palme.

Country: Finland,Chile

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Season 1

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7.7

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Critic Season 1 Rosemari Södergren

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Det är en stark film som troligen inte lämnar någon oberörd.

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Invisible Heroes is a gripping drama series that tells the true story of two courageous Finnish diplomats who risked everything to save thousands of lives during the 1973 Chilean military coup. Defying their government's neutrality policy, Tapani Brotherus and Ilkka Jaamala, along with Tapani's wife Lysa, provided shelter and escape routes to political refugees fleeing General Pinochet's brutal regime. With the support of Swedish ambassador Harald Edelstam and Prime Minister Olof Palme, these unsung heroes fought for their ideals and inspired hope in a time of ruthless oppression.

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