It Took 22 Years, But The Story Of Che Guevara’s Last Companions In Arms Is Finally Being Told – Cannes Film Festival
The documentary 'Che Guevara: The Last Companions' explores the final days of Che Guevara and his loyal fighters in Bolivia. Directed by Christophe Dimitri Réveille, the film took 22 years to complete as it involved tracking down Guevara's surviving comrades. The project aims to preserve their testimonies and shed light on a pivotal moment in the 20th century.
- ▪The film begins with stark images of Guevara's body after his execution in Bolivia.
- ▪Réveille met with Che's surviving fighters in Cuba and France to gather their stories.
- ▪The documentary took 22 years to complete due to the challenges of finding the right contacts.
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:08 +0000 |
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Che Guevara Pentacle Productions Che Guevara: The Last Companions (Les Survivants du Che) begins with stark images of Guevara’s body laid out on a table. Officials in Bolivia wanted it widely known they had captured and killed – executed, in fact – the famed rebel commander who had helped lead the Cuban Revolution. His body was thin, almost frail – evidence of the extreme duress Che endured as he tried to foment revolution in Bolivia, advancing through jungle and mountainous terrain. He wasn’t alone – around him were loyal guerrillas who lived and fought as he did. Che Guevara: The Last Companions, directed by Christophe Dimitri Réveille, examines what took place in Bolivia with Che and his fighters, and how those who escaped initial capture tried to make it out of Bolivia alive.
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