Men with Guns

Analyze the character of Padre Portillo. What contributes to the themes and plot of the movie?

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The name “Padre Portillo” could refer to two different people:

  • Álvaro del Portillo: A Spanish bishop who was the successor of Saint Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer as the head of Opus Dei. He was known for his piety, intellectual achievements, and leadership within the Catholic Church. He was beatified in 2014. Opus Dei biography of Alvaro del Portillo: https://opusdei.org/en-us/alvaro-del-portillo/
  • Daniel Portillo Trevizo: A priest who is an expert on child protection within the Catholic Church. He is a member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors and is outspoken about the need to prevent child sexual abuse. Dr. Daniel Portillo Trevizo – Ceprome Latinoamérica: [se quitó una URL no válida

 

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    • A 1997 American political drama film written and directed by John Sayles. The film follows the journey of a wealthy doctor named Humberto Fuentes who travels to Central America to visit his former medical students who are now working in impoverished villages. His trip soon becomes a quest for answers as he learns about the violence and corruption that plague the region.
  • A concept that can represent violence, conflict, and war.
  • The title of a book by Francisco Goldman, “The Long Night of White Chickens”, which inspired the film “Men with Guns”.

 

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