Chile '76
Seen it?2022 | 96 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Chile, 1976. Carmen heads off to her beach house. When the family priest asks her to take care of a young man he is sheltering in secret, Carmen steps onto unexplored territories, away from the quiet life she is used to.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Cannes award and 1 DGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$550K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Manuela Martelli
- Aline KüppenheimCarmen
- Nicolás SepúlvedaElías
- Hugo MedinaFather Sánchez
- Alejandro GoicMiguel
- Carmen Gloria MartinezEstela
- Amalia KassaiLeonor
- Gabriel UrzúaTomás
- Luis CerdaPedro
- Ana Clara DelfinoClara
- Elena DelfinoElena