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– In 1988, Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet, due to international pressure, is forced to cal..
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.
09 Aug 2012
Spanish
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.
Pablo Larraín
Pedro Peirano (screenplay), Antonio Skármeta (play)
Gael García Bernal, Alfredo Castro, Luis Gnecco, Néstor Cantillana
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.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 13 wins & 15 nominations.
$2,341,226
Sony Pictures Classics