Night of the Pencils
1986, Spanish. Directed by Héctor Olivera.
They were young students. They were raped, tortured, and shot.
The Night of the Pencils was a series of kidnappings and forced disappearances, followed by the torture, rape, and murder of a number of young students during the last Argentine dictatorship (known as the National Reorganization Process). The kidnappings took place over the course of several days beginning on September 16, 1976.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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Details
- Released
- 4 September 1986
- Original title
- La Noche de los Lápices
- Country
- Argentina
- Written by
- Daniel Kon, Héctor Olivera
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What Night of the Pencils is based on
Night of the Pencils is based on a true story.
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Night of the Pencils: quick answers
Is Night of the Pencils worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 72 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Night of the Pencils?
Night of the Pencils runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Night of the Pencils have a post-credits scene?
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Night of the Pencils parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Night of the Pencils on?
Night of the Pencils isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 September 1986. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Night of the Pencils?
If you liked Night of the Pencils, try Chronicle of an Escape, Machuca, The Clan.
Who directed Night of the Pencils?
Night of the Pencils (1986) was directed by Héctor Olivera and stars Alejo Garcia Pintos, Vita Escardó, Pablo Novak.
What is Night of the Pencils based on?
Night of the Pencils is based on a true story.