The Cordillera of Dreams

The Cordillera of Dreams

Directed by Patricio Guzmán

Produced by Atacama Productions, ARTE France Cinéma

201984 min7.2 / 10

A meditative, visually stunning observational documentary that uses the Andes as a lens to explore Chile's hidden history and national identity.

"In Chile, when the sun rises, it had to climb hills, walls and tops before reaching the last stone of the Cordillera. In my country, the Cordillera is everywhere. But for the Chilean citizens, it is an unknown territory. After going North for Nostalgia for the Light and South for The Pearl Button, I now feel ready to shoot this immense spine to explore its mysteries, powerful revelations of Chile’s past and present history." Patricio Guzmán

Questions people ask

  • Is The Cordillera of Dreams scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Cordillera of Dreams violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Cordillera of Dreams sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is The Cordillera of Dreams easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Does The Cordillera of Dreams end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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80/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity96

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise68

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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