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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A gripping documentary that delves into the coup d'état in Chile and the subsequent military dictatorship under Augusto Pinochet. It highlights the voices and memories of Chileans who experienced this turbulent period in their country's history, shedding light on the social and political ramifications of the coup and its lasting effects on the nation.
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.
On December 10th, 2006, General Pinochet dies unexpectedly at Santiago's Military Hospital. His decease triggers a 24 hours revival of political divisions that marked with violence and death Chilean recent history. With high quality original footage and testimonies of four characters that deeply experienced a journey of strong contrasts and surrealistic nuances, the film narrates in an innovative, exciting way the ending of a key chapter in Chilean history.
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.
Clever Monkey Pinochet versus La Moneda's Pig is a documentary that explores the events surrounding the Chilean coup d'état in 1973, focusing on the actions of Augusto Pinochet. It delves into the history of Chile, the presidency of Salvador Allende, and the resulting dictatorship under Pinochet. The film uses recreation and interviews to provide an in-depth look at this tumultuous period in South American history.
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.
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.
Five stories that tell how a handful of football stars took the risk of losing everything and put their fate in the balance to make a difference by becoming the symbol of a fight.
After 20 years of exile, Aron returns to Chile to find out who he is. He asks questions, not only of those who stayed behind but also of himself, examining his relationship with his past and his own memory. The people who stayed lived through 20 years of dictatorship. They were either victims or executioners. Amidst this wreckage, Aron wonders what name his brother is using now, where his father is... Can he, in Isol's arms and through her love, find his way again ? What future awaits him? Like Mola the torturer, he has returned from an impossible journey, and Aron knows that each man is his own executioner. Shipwreck and resurrection are the two facets of a complex truth.
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.
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.
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.