The Battle of Chile: Part I

The Battle of Chile: Part I

Directed by Patricio Guzmán

Produced by Equipe Tercer Ano

197597 min7.5 / 10

A rigorous, unflinching documentary chronicle of political upheaval and authoritarian violence in 1970s Chile, grounded in historical analysis and witness testimony.

The chronicle of the political tension in Chile in 1973 and of the violent counter revolution against the democratically elected government of Salvador Allende.

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  • Is The Battle of Chile: Part I sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is The Battle of Chile: Part I scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is The Battle of Chile: Part I easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Does The Battle of Chile: Part I end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is The Battle of Chile: Part I violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

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69/ 100

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