The Skinny Alejandra
La flaca Alejandra
Synopsis
A conversation between the director of this film, Carmen Castillo and Marcia Merino, AKA La Flaca Alejandra who was one of the collaborators of Pinochet's secret police (the DINA) after being tortured by them. It was Merino who betrayed Castillo, who lost her new born child after being tortured. Almost twenty years later, Carmen Castillo returns to Chile after her exile to film this documentary, during a time in which Marcia Merino, on the court of justice, decided to give the names of her old bosses who worked with her on the DINA.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Carmen Castillo, Guy Girard
- Screenplay & Story
- Carmen Castillo
- Original Title
- La flaca Alejandra
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Chile, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- France•3, Channel 4 Television, INA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carmen Castillo, Guy Girard
Carmen Castillo
Maurice Perrimond
Annick Breuil
Department Leadership Roster
Carmen Castillo
Director
Guy Girard
Director
Maurice Perrimond
Director of Photography
Annick Breuil
Editor
Carmen Castillo
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Skinny Alejandra
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What is The Skinny Alejandra about?
A conversation between the director of this film, Carmen Castillo and Marcia Merino, AKA La Flaca Alejandra who was one of the collaborators of Pinochet's secret police (the DINA) after being tortured by them. It was Merino who betrayed Castillo, who lost her new born child after being tortured. Almost twenty years later, Carmen Castillo returns to Chile after her exile to film this documentary, during a time in which Marcia Merino, on the court of justice, decided to give the names of her old bosses who worked with her on the DINA.
Who directed The Skinny Alejandra?
The Skinny Alejandra was directed by Carmen Castillo, Guy Girard.
Who stars in The Skinny Alejandra?
The principal cast of The Skinny Alejandra includes Carmen Castillo, Marcia Merino.
When was The Skinny Alejandra released and how long is it?
The Skinny Alejandra was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 57m.