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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Now We're Going to Call You Brother is a documentary short film that highlights the challenges faced by indigenous communities in Chile, with a particular focus on the Mapuche Indians. The film explores issues such as indigenous rights, civil rights, and the preservation of native languages. It also delves into the impact of Chilean law on these communities and features speeches by prominent figures, including Salvador Allende, discussing the importance of supporting and empowering indigenous farmers.
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.
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.
A Soviet docudrama chronicling the events surrounding the military coup which toppled the leftists Chilean government of Salvador Allende. This film confines its efforts to the main events themselves and is based on interviews with eyewitnesses, including many who resisted the takeover.
The political evolution in Chile seeing from three different times: 1937, 1947 and 1970. A film that shows how a revolution cannot be accomplished by electoral means, and how the wealthy class will always attempt to destroy that revolution, with the help of the armed forces, as soon as their privileges are threatened.
A documentary film that delves into the presidency of Salvador Allende and the political landscape of Chile during that time. It provides an insightful look into the Latin American politics and the challenges faced by President Allende.
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.
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.
Mordant, self-aware, freighted with sensitivity toward Chile’s problem, wary of caricature, disposed toward consciousness of human fallibility, it is a deft blend of fiction and documentary set in the tumultuous days leading up to the election of Salvador Allende in 1970.
An interview with the president of Chile conducted by Roberto Rossellini in 1971, but broadcast only after his death.
The Spiral is a documentary film that provides an in-depth look into the events leading up to and following the Chilean coup d'état in 1973. It explores the political and social climate at the time, highlighting the impact of the coup on the working class and the Marxist movement in Chile. The film also delves into the role played by the CIA and the class struggle that ensued under the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet.
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.