Machuca is a heartwarming drama set in 1970s Chile during the political turmoil of the Pinochet regime. It follows the friendship between two classmates from different social backgrounds, Pedro and Gonzalo, at a private school. Their lives are forever changed when they befriend a new student, Machuca, who comes from a lower-class neighborhood. As the country faces a military coup and violent demonstrations, the three boys navigate the challenges of growing up amidst social conflicts, family struggles, and their own personal demons.
Four Days in September tells the story of a group of Brazilian political prisoners who kidnap the American ambassador in an attempt to free their comrades and fight against the oppressive military dictatorship. As tensions rise and time runs out, the characters face difficult choices and struggle with the consequences of their actions.
A vigilante, haunted by personal tragedy, sets out to expose a sadistic killer who targets innocent victims. As the vigilante delves deeper into the investigation, he discovers a web of corruption and organized crime. With his own sense of justice, he seeks to bring the killer to justice and find redemption.
In Argentina during the 1980s military dictatorship, a high school teacher named Alicia becomes increasingly obsessed with uncovering the truth about her adopted daughter's parents. As she delves deeper, she discovers family secrets and uncovers the dark history of the military junta's crimes against humanity. The Official Story is a powerful and emotional drama that explores themes of identity, truth, and the consequences of living under a repressive regime.
Wild Tango tells the story of a young philosophy student in Argentina who falls in love with a rock-n-roll musician during a time of student protests and political unrest. Their passionate love affair is tested by the oppressive regime and their own personal struggles, as they navigate through the challenges of forbidden love and the desire for freedom.
In 1988, Chilean dictator Pinochet holds a referendum on his presidency. A clever and unorthodox advertising campaign tries to convince the Chilean people to vote 'no' and oust the dictator. The campaign faces government intimidation, police riots, and threats from the opposition. The protagonist, an advertising director, navigates through a treacherous political landscape while facing personal challenges.
Twenty Years Later is a documentary that delves into the Brazilian military dictatorship and its effects on the country's filmmaking industry. It explores the Operation Condor, a covert operation collaboration between Latin American military dictatorships to eliminate political opponents. The film examines the struggles faced by filmmakers during this period and how they managed to produce works of art amidst censorship and repression.
In the midst of Argentina's military coup in 1976, a young boy named Harry along with his family goes into hiding in Kamchatka, a remote area of the country. As they try to adapt to their new life while constantly living in fear, Harry finds solace in his friendship with fellow classmates and his moments of escapism through playing games and emulating Harry Houdini. The film explores the themes of resilience, family bonds, and the power of imagination amidst a backdrop of political instability and repression.
The Dancer Upstairs is a political thriller set in an unnamed Latin American country, where a police detective named Agustín Rejas is investigating a series of crimes committed by a group of guerilla revolutionaries known as the Sendero Luminoso. As Rejas gets closer to capturing the group's leader, he must also navigate the political turmoil of his country and confront his own personal demons.
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.
State of Siege follows the events surrounding a kidnapping in Uruguay during the state of siege imposed by the military government. As a siege mentality develops in the country, an American official joins forces with local police to uncover the truth behind the abduction and the oppressive regime. With themes of dictatorship, guerrilla warfare, and undercover operations, the movie explores the fight against fascism and the corrupting influence of capitalism.
Imagining Argentina is a movie set in Buenos Aires during the 1970s military dictatorship. It follows a man who discovers he has supernatural powers that allow him to see the fate of the people who have been disappeared by the regime. With his abilities, he tries to find his kidnapped wife and daughter and help others reunite with their loved ones. The story explores themes of power, violence, and the struggle for freedom.
Based on a true story, a group of Argentine students are abducted, tortured, and killed by a military dictatorship in the 1970s.
In Buenos Aires in 1979, a teenager named Juan becomes involved in political activism while also experiencing his first love. He must navigate the dangers of the dictatorship and the challenges of adolescence as he discovers his true identity.
Kóblic is a modern-western crime thriller set in 1970s Argentina during the military dictatorship. The story follows a guilt-ridden pilot named Kóblic who becomes a fugitive after refusing to participate in state crimes. As he tries to escape his haunted past, Kóblic finds himself caught in a web of violence and must confront the dark secrets of his country's history.
During Argentina's military dictatorship in the 1970s, a political activist is kidnapped, tortured, and interrogated by the government's agents.
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.
Anthony Hopkins plays an English medical doctor living with his family in Paraguay and treating the poor people from the surroundings, who has his life turned upside down when his son was mysteriously murdered in what could have been an attack to him since he's opposed to the military dictatorship of the country. The doctor and his family will take lots of risk while trying to prove that the government was involved in the murder.
Go Ahead, Brazil! is a gritty crime drama set in Brazil during the military dictatorship. The story revolves around a group of people who come together to fight against the cruelty and corruption of the military junta. The plot is filled with suspense, action, and intense moments of torture and struggle. A must-watch for fans of crime and drama genres.
After enduring torture and kidnapping during Operation Condor, a holocaust survivor seeks justice and tries to overcome the psychological trauma.