No

– In 1988, Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet, due to international pressure, is forced to cal..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 58 Minutes
Release Year:
2012
No (2012)

In 1988, Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet, due to international pressure, is forced to call a plebiscite on his presidency. The country will vote ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to Pinochet extending his rule for another eight years. Opposition leaders for the ‘No’ vote persuade a brash young advertising executive, Rene Saavedra, to spearhead their campaign. Against all odds, with scant resources and while under scrutiny by the despot’s minions, Saavedra and his team devise an audacious plan to win the election and set Chile free.

No (2012) - Trailer

Release Date:

09 Aug 2012

Language:

Spanish

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Pablo Larraín

Writer:

Pedro Peirano (screenplay), Antonio Skármeta (play)

Main Actors:

Gael García Bernal, Alfredo Castro, Luis Gnecco, Néstor Cantillana

Plot:

Military dictator Augusto Pinochet calls for a referendum to decide his permanence in power in 1988, the leaders of the opposition persuade a young daring advertising executive - René Saavedra - to head their campaign. With limited resources and under the constant scrutiny of the despot's watchmen, Saavedra and his team conceive of a bold plan to win the election and free their country from oppression.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 13 wins & 15 nominations.

Gross profit:

$2,341,226

Production:

Sony Pictures Classics

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
94%
Metacritic:
81%