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Chile: A Genral Record

Acta General de Chile

Synopsis

In 1985, exiled director Miguel Littín secretly reentered Chile to film this sweeping documentary portrait of the country under the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. Shot clandestinely and later released as a four-part television series, the film combines interviews, historical reflection, and on-the-ground footage to examine Chile’s political climate more than a decade after the 1973 coup.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Miguel Littín
Screenplay & Story
Miguel Littín
Original Score
Ángel Parra
Original Title
Acta General de Chile
Country of Origin
Chile
Spoken Languages
Spanish
Runtime
2h 0m
Production Studios
Alfil Uno Cinematográfica, RTVE

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Miguel Littín

Screenplay & Story

Miguel Littín

Original Score & Music

Ángel Parra

Director of Photography

Pablo Martínez

Film Editing

Carmen Frías

Producers

Luciano Balducci, Bernardette Cid, Fernando Quejido

Department Leadership Roster

Miguel Littín

Miguel Littín

Director

Miguel Littín

Miguel Littín

Writer

Ángel Parra

Original Music Composer

Luciano Balducci

Producer

Bernardette Cid

Producer

Fernando Quejido

Producer

Carmen Frías

Carmen Frías

Editor

Pablo Martínez

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Chile: A Genral Record.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chile: A Genral Record

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Chile: A Genral Record about?

In 1985, exiled director Miguel Littín secretly reentered Chile to film this sweeping documentary portrait of the country under the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. Shot clandestinely and later released as a four-part television series, the film combines interviews, historical reflection, and on-the-ground footage to examine Chile’s political climate more than a decade after the 1973 coup.

Who directed Chile: A Genral Record?

Chile: A Genral Record was directed by Miguel Littín.

Who stars in Chile: A Genral Record?

The principal cast of Chile: A Genral Record includes Hortensia Allende, Salvador Allende, Fidel Castro, Gabriel García Márquez, Joan Garcés.

When was Chile: A Genral Record released and how long is it?

Chile: A Genral Record was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.

Who composed the musical score for Chile: A Genral Record?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Chile: A Genral Record was composed by Ángel Parra.