Che Guevara: The Last Companions

Che Guevara: The Last Companions (2026)



Les Survivants du Che

7.4 2026 98 min France

Director: Christophe Dimitri Réveille

Cast: Vincent Lindon

Animation Documentary
In the wake of Cuba’s 1959 revolution, a small band of guerrilla fighters joined Che Guevara on a daring mission to spread the uprising far beyond the island’s shores. By 1967, following a brutal final stand in Bolivia and Che’s execution, these shadow soldiers found themselves hunted—pursued by 4,000 military troops across 2,400 kilometers of unforgiving wilderness, fighting for nothing less than their next breath. Now, six decades later, the last surviving members of that fateful journey break their silence, revealing a saga of grit, brotherhood, and sacrifice set against the high-stakes chessboard of the Cold War. Through a powerful blend of rare archival footage, striking animation, and intimate first-person accounts, this documentary resurrects a nearly lost epic—proving that even in the shadows of history, extraordinary courage leaves a lasting mark.

More About This Film

Che Guevara: The Last Companions is a historical documentary about three guerrilla fighters who followed Che Guevara during his attempt to extend the Cuban Revolution into Bolivia. After Guevara's death in 1967, the surviving companions faced a dangerous journey across Bolivia while being pursued by thousands of soldiers.

Christophe Dimitri Réveille combines rare archival footage, animation, and interviews with surviving participants to reconstruct a little-known episode of the Bolivian campaign. The film uses the survivors' memories to examine endurance, loyalty, and the geopolitical pressures surrounding the Cold War.

  • Directed and written by Christophe Dimitri Réveille.
  • Vincent Lindon provides the narration.
  • The film features surviving guerrillas and historical participants as themselves.
  • It documents a journey of approximately 2,400 kilometers across Bolivia.
  • The film was selected for Special Screenings at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.

Where to Watch

Che Guevara: The Last Companions has received festival and French theatrical distribution, with wider streaming depending on territory.

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