Chile: Obstinate Memory
1997•59m•
★7.4(14 ratings)
Documentary
Overview
After decades of fascist rule in Chile, Patricio Guzmán returns to his country to screen his documentary The Battle of Chile.
Director
Patricio GuzmánWatchlist
After decades of fascist rule in Chile, Patricio Guzmán returns to his country to screen his documentary The Battle of Chile.
Self - Filmmaker
The original title is "Chile: la memoria obstinada" (ES).
It was a co-production between: Belgium, Canada, Chile, France, Germany.
The film was directed by Patricio Guzmán.
Cinematography was handled by Eric Pittard.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0140894.
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Good
14 votes
Chile: la memoria obstinada
Released
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Español
Belgium, Canada, Chile, France, Germany
