Mi país imaginario (2022)
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After a metro-fare increase sparks demonstrations in Chile, Patricio Guzmán interviews participants about hardship and police repression.
The story
After a 30-peso increase in the metro fare, demonstrations begin in Chile. Patricio Guzmán interviews participants, who describe severe hardship among parts of the population, especially single mothers and Indigenous people. Guzmán also recalls his youth during Salvador Allende’s presidency and Augusto Pinochet’s coup. Interviewees recount police violence against demonstrators, photographers and first responders aiding the injured.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
The demonstrations begin following a 30-peso increase in the metro fare. Patricio Guzmán interviews people taking part in the demonstrations, who describe the severe hardship faced by part of the Chilean population, especially single mothers and Indigenous people. He recalls his youth, the period of Salvador Allende’s presidency, and then Augusto Pinochet’s coup d’état. Several people testify to the violence of the police crackdown, which also targeted photographers and first responders helping the injured. Several people were mutilated; some, for example, lost an eye. Despite the repression, the demonstrations continue. The protesters ultimately secure a revision of the Constitution. Patricio Guzmán interviews members of the constituent assembly.
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