Blame It on Fidel! (2006) is a drama movie set in 1970s France. The story follows the daughter of a political activist who starts to learn about the world and the complexities of life through her interactions with her nanny. The movie explores themes of political activism, exile, and the impact of social and cultural changes.
Gregory, a teacher, falls in love with two different women as he navigates through the challenges of his personal and professional life. His unique perspective and unconventional methods create chaos and hilarity.
The Cross of Lorraine tells the story of French resistance fighters who come together to fight against the German Army during World War II. The film explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and the human spirit in the face of oppression. It follows a group of prisoners who escape from a prison camp and join the resistance movement, engaging in acts of sabotage and espionage. The film also delves into the personal struggles and moral dilemmas faced by the characters as they navigate the dangerous landscape of war.
Malcolm's (28) new love, Alicia (25), an illegal Chilean refugee, will be short-lived if he does not make the right choice.
After long decades of exile, a leftist former activist returns to Chile to settle accounts with his conscience, related to the death of a colleague and political hero . The task of Atalibar is to reveal his secret. But his view clashes with the current country, godless, far from the old ideologies and where all his old colleagues have changed.
Of Great Events and Ordinary People is a documentary film that takes a unique approach to storytelling. Through a series of street interviews and observational footage, the film explores the lives of ordinary people in various locations, including Paris, France, New Guinea, and Chile. The documentary examines topics such as ritual, repetition, and the experiences of a Chilean immigrant. It provides a thought-provoking and intimate look into the lives of individuals from different cultures and backgrounds.
Manu, a trans immigrant, must return to her native Chile after 10 years in France. In the days leading up to her departure, Manu’s platonic friend Daniel proposes marriage with the intention of solving her visa issues. Manu strongly considers the offer, but she’s wholly disheartened at the prospect of a life without love, romance, and sex—that is, until she meets a fellow foreigner who instills in her the hope for a romantic future.
No hay olvido, composed of three parts, each directed by a young Chilean filmmaker forced to flee his country, is about the difficult condition of exiles in a specific political and social context, in this case, Quebec. The first part, entitled J'explique certaines choses, is in Spanish with French subtitles, and shows us more precisely the lifestyle of a group of Chileans. In Slowly, which forms the second part, we are asked, through Lucia, a young Chilean exile, the problem of integration into a new social environment. Finally, Jours de fer (Steel Blues), the third and only part available in English, is a cruel reminder of the harsh condition of the uprooted man who must find work at all costs to ensure his survival.
Salvador moves to London from Chile to study English and travel around Europe at his parents’ expense. He stays with his aunt María, who makes a rather decent living renting the rooms of her house to other immigrants. Difficult and challenging situations will force Salvador out of his protected bourgeois reality and into the real world.
Chilean exiles in Paris discuss the problems facing them. They kidnap and attempt to re-educate a touring singer from their fatherland.
A portrait of the Chilean artist Roberto Matta leading Marker on a wise and funny private guided tour of his solo exhibition at the Pompidou Center.
A shootout in the center of Stockholm, which is the cause of a tragic and casual reunion after a long time, between Manuel - a gang leader - Lena, who it was his great love, aspiring to police officer, and Kalle, who was his great friend and now he is a janitor of a discoteque; in a night they will never forget and that would change their lives forever
Film by Christian Ziewer.
A right-wing family decides to exile themselves to Europe after Salvador Allende's victory during the presidential elections of 1970; only to find themselves losing their comfortable socio-economic status and be subjected to a dramatic proletarianization that will lead them to all kinds of struggles.
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