Trauma is a powerful film that delves into the dark history of Chile and its brutal military dictatorship. It explores the horrifying consequences experienced by its citizens, focusing on the traumatic journeys of several individuals who are deeply affected by the regime. The movie combines elements of drama, horror, and thriller to deliver a gripping narrative that exposes the cruelty and brutality inflicted upon innocent people. With its intense themes and thought-provoking storyline, Trauma is a harrowing exploration of the dark aspects of human nature.
In 1973, during the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, a German flight attendant named Lena and her activist boyfriend Daniel get caught in the political unrest in Chile. Daniel is kidnapped and taken to a secret prison called Colonia Dignidad, run by a religious cult that supports the military regime. In order to find and save Daniel, Lena decides to join the cult and infiltrate Colonia Dignidad. She faces the horrors of torture, abuse, and forced labor as she tries to escape and reunite with Daniel.
Waking the Dead (2000) is a captivating movie that tells the story of a politician's obsessive search for the truth behind his lover's death. Set in the 1970s, this gripping drama explores themes of social activism, family relationships, and the pursuit of justice.
In 1998 former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet visits Britain for medical treatment. On being tipped off, Amnesty International seize the chance to bring to justice a man they insist is guilty of multiple human rights violations. The newly-elected Labour government is initially amenable, and soon Pinochet is under house arrest (albeit in a detached house in leafy suburbia) and awaiting extradition to Spain. However, Amnesty are up against the complexities of British law, the vacillations of Home Secretary Jack Straw, Pinochet's former ally Margaret Thatcher - and the Senator's own vast reserves of cunning.
During the military coup in Chile in 1973, a political refugee disguised as an ambassador takes on the role of the Black Pimpernel to fight for justice and human rights.
Chilean exiles in Paris discuss the problems facing them. They kidnap and attempt to re-educate a touring singer from their fatherland.
The series explores the hidden truths behind the idyllic German-themed amusement park once home to Nazis, torture chambers, extreme medical experiments, and Chile's most dangerous cult. Colonia Dignidad ('Dignity Colony') was a unique case in the world. It was a sect and an evil empire based upon sexual abuse and exploitation.
President Salvador Allende's topple from Chile's unstable government and the CIA's involvement in the September Coup that would turn the South American socialist country into a dictatorship.
Inside Pinochet's Prisons is a documentary that reveals the shocking secrets of the Chilean military junta under the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. The film explores the atrocities committed in the concentration camps located in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile, and provides an in-depth look at the lives of political prisoners during this dark period in Chile's history.
Post Mortem is a movie set in 1970s Chile, during the aftermath of a military coup d'etat. The story follows the life of a morgue employee whose obsession with a showgirl leads him into dangerous territory. As he becomes entangled in the political turmoil and repression of the time, he is forced to confront the dark realities of his own desires and the violent forces shaping his country.
Nostalgia for the Light is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the connections between astronomy, archeology, and political history in the Atacama Desert of Chile. The film explores the search for answers and truth in the vast expanse of the universe and the archeological remains buried in the desert sands, while also shedding light on the atrocities committed during the military dictatorship in Chile. It reveals how the quest for knowledge and understanding can bring forth painful memories and contemplation of the dark past.
In the late 1980s, a politically neutral photographer in Pinochet's Chile is still struggling to come to terms with the "disappearance" of his activist brother in the Villa Grimaldi torture centre back in 1975.
In the midst of political turmoil, Salvador Allende faces betrayal, oppression, and the collapse of democracy as he fights to hold onto power in Chile. The film explores the history of Chile and the rise of Augusto Pinochet through the eyes of Allende.
City of Photographers is a documentary that explores the story of fearless photojournalists who risked their lives to capture images of political protests and the military coup under the oppressive regime of Augusto Pinochet in Chile. It highlights the importance of photojournalism and the pursuit of justice in times of political turmoil.
Cofralandes, Chilean Rhapsody is a surreal film that takes the viewer on a journey through the history and identity of Chile. It combines elements of comedy, documentary, and drama to paint a unique picture of the country. The film explores various themes such as the Chilean coup d'etat, the reign of Augusto Pinochet, and the national identity of Chile. It is directed by a cult director and features a non-professional cast. The film also incorporates elements of a film-essay and video-essay, creating a thought-provoking experience for the audience.
A semi-fictional account on the fatidic September 11, 1973, when the military commanded by General Pinochet took over the power from socialist president Salvador Allende, initiating a dictatorship that lasted until 1988 causing the deaths and disappearances of many people.
The Spiral is a documentary film that provides an in-depth look into the events leading up to and following the Chilean coup d'état in 1973. It explores the political and social climate at the time, highlighting the impact of the coup on the working class and the Marxist movement in Chile. The film also delves into the role played by the CIA and the class struggle that ensued under the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet.
A gripping documentary that delves into the dark and tumultuous history of Chile, highlighting the exploitation of labor, secret filming, and the impact of the Chilean coup d'etat.
True story of the saga that was hoped to be the long-awaited justice brought to bear upon Augosto Pinochet, Chilean dictator from 1973 to 1990. In September 1998, Pinochet flew to London on a pleasure trip but experienced back pain and underwent an operation in the London Clinic. Upon waking, he was arrested by Scotland Yard. Could it be that this was to become the first Latin American dictator to answer for crimes while serving as Head of State? After 500 days of house arrest, he nevertheless eventually returned unscathed to Chile, despite the compelling case built against him before & during this period by a young Spanish prosecutor, Carlos Castresana.
After the 1973 coup that deposed Allende and brought Pinochet to power in Chile, the former members of his cabinet are imprisoned on Dawson Island, the world's southernmost concentration camp. Here these men are determined to survive and provide history with their testimony.