: The film explores how the population of Caracas was fragmented by the uprising.

The 1998 Venezuelan film (also known as Coup at Daybreak ), directed by Carlos Azpúrua , provides a dramatic retelling of the February 1992 coup d'état attempt in Caracas. Summary of the Film

: The film received a Goya Award nomination for Best Spanish Language Foreign Film. Historical Significance

: A recurring theme is the disconnect between the official narrative—with TV and radio claiming everything was under control—and the lived reality of residents who witnessed fighting outside their windows until daybreak .

The movie follows the events of the night of , when military rebels led an insurrection that threw the city into chaos. Rather than focusing solely on the military strategy, the narrative is constructed through various vignettes that showcase the impact of the coup on different social classes, particularly the upper and middle classes living near the La Carlota military base . Key Themes and Production Details