Chile, Obstinate Memory (1997)
Directed by Patricio Guzmán
Genres - Historical Film |
Sub-Genres - Politics & Government |
Release Date - Nov 30, 1998 (USA - Limited) |
Run Time - 60 min. |
Countries - Canada, France |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Bhob Stewart
In this Canadian-French documentary, expatriate filmmaker Patricio Guzman returns to Chile, capturing memories of the Salvador Allende regime by interviewing bodyguards, secretaries and others who were close to Allende. Guzman gathers a group for an emotional reunion. Shown at the 1997 Toronto Film Festival.
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battle [war], Chile, coup, dictator, government, memory, overthrow, political-unrest, regime, survivor