Here we have another rarity: a Chilean exile film from Great Britain. Made at the National Film School, Luis Mora’s realist gem tells the story of an Argentinian captain on leave in England who learns a few valuable lessons and changes his outlook on life – and politics.
– Olaf Möller
Also in this combined programme
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En un lugar no muy lejano
Made during a period in-between, the Chilean condition of exile is described in pan-Latin American terms.
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Reír o no reír
A disquieting short where a camera zooms in on three laughing faces sitting side-by-side.
Film details
- Country of production
- UK
- Year
- 1978
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2024
- Length
- 38"
- Medium/Format
- Digital
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