though the military chief expresses regret in not having killed him. After items delivered by his mother are misappropriated, Pepe causes a commotion at a military event held near his cell, and is ordered to see a psychiatrist. She promises to raise awareness of his condition. In 1980, the government is defeated in a referendum to amend the constitution to provide the military with a leading role. In 1983, the hostages are returned to another prison, and Rosencof meets sergeant Alzamora, now a chief guard. Alzamora reveals that he is now married and expresses gratitude to Rosencof, allowing the three men a greater degree of freedom under his custody. In 1985, the military releases the three men amongst other political prisoners in a general amnesty, and they reunite with their families. Cast Antonio de la Torre as José Mujica Chino Darín as Mauricio Rosencof Alfonso Tort as Eleuterio Fernández Huidobro César Troncoso as military chief César Bordón as sergeant Alzamora Soledad Villamil as psychiatrist Mirella Pascual as Lucy Cordano Reception Critical response On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of based on reviews and an average rating of . Awards A Twelve-Year Night won the Golden Pyramid Award at the 40th Cairo International Film Festival on 29 November 2018. The film received six nominations for the 6th Platino Awards, including Best Ibero-American Film and Best Director. See also List of submissions to the 91st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film List of Uruguayan submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film References External links 2018 films 2018 drama films 2018 biographical drama films 2010s Spanish-language films 2010s Spanish films 2010s French films 2010s prison drama films Uruguayan drama films Spanish drama films Argentine drama films French drama films German drama films Films scored by Federico Jusid Films set in Uruguay 2010s German films 2010s Argentine films