
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.
Top Cast
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- 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
Miguel Littín
Miguel Littín
Ángel Parra
Pablo Martínez
Carmen Frías
Luciano Balducci, Bernardette Cid, Fernando Quejido
Department Leadership Roster
Miguel Littín
Director
Miguel Littín
Writer
Ángel Parra
Original Music Composer
Luciano Balducci
Producer
Bernardette Cid
Producer
Fernando Quejido
Producer
Carmen Frías
Editor
Pablo Martínez
Director of Photography
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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.
