Pedro Lemebel battled cancer until his death in 2015, while his artistic work challenged the conservative norms of Chile during Pinochet's dictatorship.
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Pedro Lemebel battled cancer until his death in 2015, while his artistic work challenged the conservative norms of Chile during Pinochet's dictatorship.
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Synopsis
Pedro Lemebel, a Chilean poet and artist, navigates life during Pinochet's dictatorship. Born into a marginalized background, he uses his art to challenge conservative norms. The film portrays his vibrant performances and activism, which began in the 1980s. It also captures his reflections on family and his struggle with cancer before his death in 2015. "Lemebel" premiered at the 2019 Berlin International Film Festival, winning the Teddy Award for best LGBTQ-related documentary.
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Why Watch
- Meet Pedro Lemebel, a key figure in Chilean poetry.
- See the impact of military dictatorship on art.
- Follow Lemebel's personal story of love and loss.
Did You Know
- Pedro Lemebel died in 2015 after battling cancer.
- The film premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival in February 2019.
- Lemebel won the Teddy Award for best LGBTQ-related documentary film.
- The documentary has a runtime of 96 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Lemebel?
Lemebel was directed by Joanna Reposi Garibaldi.
When did Lemebel premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival?
Lemebel had its theatrical premiere in February 2019 at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival.
What award did Lemebel win at the Berlin International Film Festival?
Lemebel won the Teddy Award for best LGBTQ-related documentary film.
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