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200996 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Final Image

200996 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

One photojournalist captured his final image moments before being killed by a soldier during a military coup in Chile in June 1973.

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Andrés Habegger

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One photojournalist captured his final image moments before being killed by a soldier during a military coup in Chile in June 1973.

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Andrés Habegger

Andrés Habeggerdirector

Carlos Cocciocast

Eduardo Labarcacast

Ernesto Carmonacast

Gunila Mollincast

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Leonardo Henrichsen captured his final image in Santiago, Chile, during an attempted military coup in June 1973. Moments later, a soldier killed him. This documentary recounts Henrichsen's work as a photojournalist amid political turmoil. It features interviews and archival footage that illustrate the dangers journalists face in conflict zones. The film reflects on the risks of documenting significant historical events in a country transitioning to dictatorship. Directed by Andrés Habegger, it runs for 96 minutes.

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