1.5 million Chileans participated in protests in Santiago in 2019, demanding reforms in democracy, education, healthcare, and employment.
“An explosive social revolution brought 1.5 million Chileans to their feet!”
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1.5 million Chileans participated in protests in Santiago in 2019, demanding reforms in democracy, education, healthcare, and employment.
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Synopsis
Santiago's streets erupted on October 18, 2019, as students led protests demanding social justice and equality. "My Imaginary Country," directed by Patricio Guzmán, captures the voices of Chileans who participated in the largest popular revolt in the nation's history. The film documents the systemic inequalities in education, healthcare, and employment that fueled the unrest. Through personal testimonies and striking visuals, it reflects on the aspirations of a society confronting its past while seeking a more equitable future.
What Critics Say
The GuardianPatricio Guzmán’s staggering documentary examines popular protest that swept through Chile in 2019, when hundreds of thousands of people, chiefly young women, took to the streets of Santiago.
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Why Watch
- See Patricio Guzmán narrate pivotal Chilean protests.
- Find out about the impact of the 2019 student protests.
- Meet the filmmaker behind acclaimed works on Chilean history.
Did You Know
- The film sold over 10,000 tickets in its first week in Chile.
- It grossed a total of $16,191 worldwide.
- The film was shortlisted for Chile's entry for the 95th Academy Awards.
- 94% of critics on Rotten Tomatoes gave positive reviews.
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Who directed My Imaginary Country?
My Imaginary Country was directed by Patricio Guzmán.
When did My Imaginary Country premiere at the Cannes Film Festival?
It premiered on May 20, 2022, at the 75th Cannes Film Festival.
What was the box office gross of My Imaginary Country worldwide?
The film grossed a total of $16,191 worldwide.
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