Movies and TvShows featuring "chilean-politics" theme.

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A magazine editor and a photographer, working in 1970s Chile, become involved in an underground resistance movement against the oppressive military regime. As they navigate the dangerous political landscape, they find love and hope amidst the chaos.

The Battle of Chile: Part II is a gripping documentary that captures the intense political struggle and popular resistance in Chile during the 1970s. It explores the aftermath of the 1973 coup d'etat that overthrew the socialist government of Salvador Allende and led to the rise of the brutal right-wing military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. The film delves into the crimes committed by the military junta, including torture, political murders, and the persecution of journalists. It provides a detailed account of the strategies employed by the Chilean people to resist the fascist regime and fight for their freedom.

Johnny, a teenage boy from Santiago, Chile, aspires to become a thief. Along with a gang of friends, they plan a heist to steal money from a high-rise office building. However, their plans go awry when a botched crime turns into a media hype and hostage situation. As tensions rise and the police close in, Johnny and his friends must find a way to escape the situation alive.

Socialist Realism is a satirical movie that provides a choral story depicting the process of the "Unidad Popular" under President Salvador Allende in Chile. It offers a unique and comedic perspective on the events leading up to the military coup in 1973. The film showcases different interconnected worlds, creating an avant-garde and thought-provoking portrayal of Chilean politics and socialism. Through satire, it sheds light on the complexities and absurdities of the political landscape, highlighting the influence of cult-director in presenting the narrative.

Beyond My Grandfather Allende is a documentary that delves into the life and political career of Salvador Allende, the former President of Chile. Through interviews, family photos, and memories of the past, the film provides an intimate look at Allende's legacy and the Chilean coup d'état of 1973.

A man’s enthusiasm turns into greed and causes trouble for his family.

Ivan is a kid whose family decides to go back to Chile from New York, after at least a decade away. Ivan of course is not quite the Chilean kid his grandparents would like him to be: he sulks, misses the Opera, finds things odd and ugly, acting like a real "little gringo" (hence the title).

Death Squads: The French School (2003) is a documentary that delves into the history of political repression, state terrorism, and military training in Latin America during the Cold War era. It focuses on the formation and actions of death squads, the French military's role in training Latin American military personnel, and the severe human rights abuses that occurred during this period. The film explores topics such as decolonization, coup d'état, police brutality, and the suppression of political dissent. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, Death Squads: The French School paints a grim portrait of the institutional brutality and cruelty that characterized this dark period in Latin American history.