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When analyzing the film “The Silence of Neto,” you will notice that there are many factors that present an accurate relationship between the film and certain events that took place in Guatemala throughout the 1950’s. Firstly a depiction of the Guatemalan civil war and other large-scale political events like the Guatemalan Coup d’état, and the battle against political oppression. The films subject matter was presented it in a more political manner rather than a warlike manner as well, which kept the film from becoming a violent war film, however at times not really showing an accurate depiction of the atrocities that took place in Guatemala during this time. This film also accurately reflects the attitudes of the characters in the film and how they felt about the events that took place during the fight for or against communism, offering an array of viewpoints from both sides of the political fence. It also aims at shaping the attitudes of the audience and outlines the film maker’s agenda, which seems to be simply presenting the subject matter through the eyes of a neutral unbiased viewpoint, and conveying a specific message.

“The Silence of Neto,” was for the most part a historically relevant and accurate film in that it showed several large important political events that took place in Guatemala through a unique and different perspective, that of a Guatemalan working civilian rather than a soldier, poor farmer, or an oppressed native. The film took place amidst the Guatemalan civil war, a war that spanned a large period of time ranging from the 1950’s up until the mid-1990. Towards the beginning of the film while Neto talks on the phone an announcement comes on the radio, “As of today the United States of America put a naval bl...

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...sses throughout the film, and the reason why he ultimately supported Arbenz and his aim at changing Guatemalan political policy in to a policy that they believed to be progressive and for the betterment of the people.

So when breaking down the factors that make this film generally accurate it is obvious that a solid depiction of major political events such as the battle for or against communism, the American coup d’état, and the start of the Guatemalan civil war are necessary for enhancing the accuracy and overall experience of the film. It is also unique in that it really displays the attitudes of those in opposition, neutrality, or accord with the events of the civil war from a never before seen perspective, and that the filmmakers message is favor of change and risk taking and its relation to positive political change aim at shaping the opinion of the audience.