September 11, 2023
Get ready for an exciting journey through Chilean history and audiovisual! As part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the civic-military coup in Chile, OndaMedia, the Chilean film platform backed by the Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage, brings you a film cycle like never before.
But here comes the surprise: this cycle will be available to audiences around the world in Spanish-speaking countries! with 100% free of charge access and will be available throughout the month of September.
So, no matter where you are, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a unique cinematic experience that will take you to the heart of Chilean history through iconic productions that have marked the national cinematography as Cabros de mierda, 2017 (Prix des électriciens Gaziers, Festival Cinélatino Rencontres de Toulouse); Chicago Boys (2015) ; Post Mortem, 2010 (Best Film, Guadalajara Festival) ; Caluga o menta, 1990 (Nominated for Best Spanish-language foreign film, Goya Awards) and La Batalla de Chile, 1975 (Grand Prix, Grenoble Festival) among others.
But that’s not all, besides the closing of the cycle includes the exclusive premiere of Maten a Altamirano, a biographical documentary by Carlos Altamirano Orrego, former secretary general of the Socialist Party. A documentary directed by his son, Juan Carlos Altamirano, where he presents the story of the 20 years work of his father.
A historical journey through 50 films organized as a chronological sequence of events, to be able to observe more clearly its evolution to the present, which will make you reflect on the events that shaped its identity and its future.
Welcome to this international film cycle that transcends borders and unites people through the seventh art!
Onda Media’s film cycle is a window into Chile’s past, a country marked by its political and social history, where the 1973 civic-military coup had a profound impact on the country’s path. Innovatively designed, you’ll travel through four key decades of Chilean history, each depicted by carefully selected films that capture the essence of their time.
From the convulsive 1970s to the hope of the 2000s, these films will immerse you in the challenges and transformations that Chile experienced in each period
What makes this cycle exceptional is its international accessibility. Through the OndaMedia platform, films will be available to audiences outside Chile, giving people around the world the opportunity to immerse themselves in the history, culture and challenges that Chile faced at that historic moment.
This global access is an effort to promote understanding and reflection on events in Chile and their impact on today’s society.
How to enter outside Chile?