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Deep Dive: Lemebel (2019)

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Lemebel
Lemebel is a documentary film that portrays Pedro Lemebel, a significant Chilean poet known for his artistic contributions during the military dictatorship in Chile. The film captures his memories, particularly focusing on his relationship with his mother and the impact of his battle with cancer, which ultimately led to his death in 2015. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, the film provides insight into Lemebel's life and work. Directed by Joanna Reposi Garibaldi, the film premiered at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival in February 2019, where it won the Teddy Award for best LGBTQ-related documentary film. The film runs for 96 minutes and is produced in Chile and Colombia, primarily in Spanish.

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.

Perfect For

Chilean historyLGBTQ literatureDocumentary film lovers