Unfinished Diary
Journal inachevé
Synopsis
In this heartwarming docudrama, Chilean immigrant Marilú Mallet strives to make a film about her experience of deep isolation. Her English-speaking husband, a prominent film director, criticizes her subjective approach to filmmaking; her young son, raised in Quebec, speaks only French. Interviews with Isabel Allende and other Chilean exiles reveal a deep bond in this powerful and resonant film about language and genre, exile and immigration.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marilú Mallet
- Original Title
- Journal inachevé
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Chile
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, French, English
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- 7 Art Distribution, Les Films de l'Atalante
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marilú Mallet
Guy Borremans
Marilú Mallet, Pascale Laverrière, Milicska Jalbert
Dominique Pinel, Marilú Mallet
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Borremans
Director of Photography
Marilú Mallet
Editor
Pascale Laverrière
Editor
Milicska Jalbert
Editor
Dominique Pinel
Producer
Marilú Mallet
Producer
Marilú Mallet
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Unfinished Diary
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What is Unfinished Diary about?
In this heartwarming docudrama, Chilean immigrant Marilú Mallet strives to make a film about her experience of deep isolation. Her English-speaking husband, a prominent film director, criticizes her subjective approach to filmmaking; her young son, raised in Quebec, speaks only French. Interviews with Isabel Allende and other Chilean exiles reveal a deep bond in this powerful and resonant film about language and genre, exile and immigration.
Who directed Unfinished Diary?
Unfinished Diary was directed by Marilú Mallet.
Who stars in Unfinished Diary?
The principal cast of Unfinished Diary includes Nicolas Rubbo, Isabel Allende, Marilú Mallet, Michael Rubbo, María Luisa Segnoret.
When was Unfinished Diary released and how long is it?
Unfinished Diary was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 48m.