Movies and TvShows featuring "history-of-chile" theme.

Carmen spends 40 years of her life seeking for justice after the murder of her husband.

Chilean TV miniseries. Each episode relates the history of one of the principal figures Chilean figures of the 19th century: Bernardo O'Higgins, José Miguel Carrera, Manuel Rodríguez, Diego Portales, José Manuel Balmaceda and Arturo Prat.

The trials and tribulations of a fashion house in 1950s Chile.

Endless Poetry is a surreal and autobiographical film that follows the journey of Alejandro Jodorowsky, a young poet, as he navigates through his dreams, relationships, and his passion for poetry. Set in Santiago, Chile, during the 1940s, the film explores themes of family relationships, artistic expression, and self-discovery.

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.

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.

Set in 1978 Santiago, Chile, Tony Manero tells the story of Raul Peralta, a sociopath who becomes obsessed with impersonating Tony Manero, the character from Saturday Night Fever. As Raul dives deeper into his obsession, he becomes willing to commit murder to achieve his dreams of becoming the ultimate Tony Manero.

The Battle of Chile: Part I is a documentary film that explores the political events and social upheaval in Chile during the 1970s. It focuses on the rise of Salvador Allende, the right-wing terror attacks, and the eventual coup d'etat that led to a dictatorship.

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.

Two Argentine soldiers find themselves stranded on an island in southern Chile during the 1978 conflict between the two countries. As they try to survive and make their way back home, they must confront their differences and learn to work together.

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 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.

An American couple in Chile is drawn into the turmoil that followed President Salvador Allende's 1973 overthrow.

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.

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 economists behind the implementation of the most extreme capitalist system in the world observe with surprise the discontent of its countrymen. For the first time, they tell the story of how they became Milton Friedman's students in Chicago in the 1950s and what were they willing to do to pursue their extreme economic ideas, aided by Pinochet's dictatorship in the 70s. Unseen images and testimonies that allow us to understand the historic process that transformed the Chilean people and Chile in the country that it is today, an image of success and discontent.

Tutor Jeronimo and heiress Josephe fall in love but are quickly torn from one another by execution and jail. However, when fate intervenes in the form of a massive earthquake, the two lovers have no idea what is in store for them.

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.

During the socialist government of Marmaduke Grove in 1932, a group of villagers decide to take some land in the area of ​​Palmilla. Almost like a mythical journey, problems arise when seated and in a position to bring the socialist ideal in the population. Everything becomes more complicated with rumors that the reactionary forces have overthrown the socialist government. A movie that because of the coup was not released in Chile and was only terminated by Littin in exile in Mexico.

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.