Summer War
Guerra de verano
Synopsis
Chile, 1989: the Pinochet regime is on the decline and tabletop wargame champion Udo Berger is vacationing with his girlfriend at a coastal resort. When a friend suddenly vanishes, Udo invites a mysterious local to join him for a game in this effortlessly stylish adaptation of Roberto Bolaño’s “The Third Reich.”
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-22
Top Cast
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Dan Beirne
Udo Berger
Lux Pascal
Ingrid
David Gaete
El Quemado
Aline Küppenheim
Elsa
Agustín Pardella
Charly
Malena Sánchez
Lola
Gabriel Cañas
Lobo
Camilo Arancibia
Cordero
Gonzalo Delgado
Recepcionista
Gabriela Freire
Clarita
Benjamín Westfall
Conrad
Daniel Antivilo
Dueño del Bar
Teresa Ramos
Madre Bar
Lucio Hernández
Marido Elsa
Luis Cerda
Oficial Marino
César Sepúlveda
Capitan Krauss
Juan Bucher
Hombre Rapado - Marino 1
Danilo Sierra
Marino 2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alicia Scherson
- Screenplay & Story
- Alicia Scherson
- Original Title
- Guerra de verano
- Country of Origin
- Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Nadador Cine, Le Tiro Cine, Araucaria Cine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alicia Scherson
Alicia Scherson, Roberto Bolaño
Department Leadership Roster
Alicia Scherson
Director
Alicia Scherson
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer War
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What is Summer War about?
Chile, 1989: the Pinochet regime is on the decline and tabletop wargame champion Udo Berger is vacationing with his girlfriend at a coastal resort. When a friend suddenly vanishes, Udo invites a mysterious local to join him for a game in this effortlessly stylish adaptation of Roberto Bolaño’s “The Third Reich.”
Who directed Summer War?
Summer War was directed by Alicia Scherson.
Who stars in Summer War?
The principal cast of Summer War includes Dan Beirne, Lux Pascal, David Gaete, Aline Küppenheim, Agustín Pardella.
When was Summer War released and how long is it?
Summer War was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Is Summer War based on a book or true story?
Summer War is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Roberto Bolaño".