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7.9/10   4,483 votes
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11 June 2004 (Spain) more
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Two boys observe a political coup in their native Chile. full summary | add synopsis
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9 wins & 3 nominations more
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A Truly Outstanding Piece of Film-making more (39 total)

Cast

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Tamara Acosta ... Juana
Alfredo Ahumada ... Mozo
Daniel Alcino ... Sargento Ejército (as Daniel Alcaino)
Jack Arama ... Apoderado
David Arancibia ... David Ahumada
Cristóbal Aravena ... Christián Quiróz
Luis Bascuñán ... Lisandro Toro
Julio Briceno ... Sacerdote 2 (as Julio Briceño)
Mauricio Bustos ... Kiosquero
Francisca Concha ... Madre Robles
Tiago Correa ... Pablo
Luis Dubó ... Ismael Machuca
Vladimir Dubo ... José Alquelme
Samuel Echeverria ... Samuel Montes
Lucas Edwards ... Lucas Honorato
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Also Known As:
Mon ami Machuca (France)
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USA:121 min
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Certification:
Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Sweden:11 | Brazil:12 | Chile:TE | Germany:12 | Ireland:15A | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Zurich) | Switzerland:16 (canton of St. Gallen) | UK:15
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The book that Gonzalo's mother's friend gives to him is "The Lone Ranger", the story of a man who befriends an Indian. more
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23 out of 29 people found the following review useful.
A Truly Outstanding Piece of Film-making, 15 May 2005
10/10
Author: aharmas from United States

This film reaches back and looks at history in a very intimate and personal way. Its young protagonist is shown, growing up, not quite understanding what is happening around him. His own life is the middle of a crisis, and suddenly he is in the middle of his own country's political storm. Gonzalo is one of the lucky ones, a young man who escaped the horrors while he learned how to become a better human being.

Andres Wood's direction is assured and gentle. He shows his love of his country, its main characters, his own history (there are strong hints at this being at least auto-biographical). His film is beautifully scored and photographed; in addition to having one of the best performances ever by a group of children. The movie moves along quietly, touching us, teaching us, and taking us along in an unforgettable study of humanity at its worst and its best.

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