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On 02.11.2016.

Day of Chilean Film

Day of Chilean Film

The intriguing drama Desastres Naturales gives evidence that there are above-average and even quite valuable films being made in Chile, while elements of satire can be detected in the humorous drama Family Holiday.

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Social Dramas and Family Relationships - Chile

DIRECTORS

Ricardo Carrasco

Bernardo Quesney

Films in cycle

Family Holiday

(Vacaciones en familia, Chile, 2014)

Directed by: Ricardo Carrasco
PHOTOGRAPHY: José Luis Arredondo
Synopsis:

Kelly family has great social expectations, but faced with financial problems they cannot afford to go on a summer holiday in Brazil. In order to save their face and maintain their social position they decide to lie. They take all the necessary preparations to go on a holiday but instead of travelling they hide in their house pretending to have left. Will their neighbors uncover their secret?

color, digital, 90 min
PROJECTION:
Wednesday 02.11.2016 AT 17:00

Desastres Naturales

(Chile, 2014)

Directed by: Bernardo Quesney
PHOTOGRAPHY: Francisco Jullian
Synopsis:

This is a comedy about a teacher who starts a rebellion in her school when she gets replaced by a younger teacher. Even though she is not young, Raquel does not want to retire. One day she comes to work and realizes that her class was given to a new, younger teacher. She is determined to continue working as before and decides to barricade herself in the classroom with her students. Soon, the school turns into a chaotic place where negotiations have to take place…

color, digital, 74 min
PROJECTION:
Wednesday 02.11.2016 AT 21:00
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