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"CHILE, HAPPINESS IS COMING!"

Aug 9 2012 R 1h 58m
Drama

In 1988, Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet, due to international pressure, is forced to call a plebiscite on his presidency. The country will vote ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to Pinochet extending his rule for another eight years. Opposition leaders for the ‘No’ vote persuade a brash young advertising executive, René Saavedra, to spearhead their campaign. Against all odds, with scant resources and while under scrutiny by the despot’s minions, Saavedra and his team devise an audacious plan to win the election and set Chile free.

Plot

An advertising executive comes up with a campaign to defeat Augusto Pinochet in Chile's 1988 referendum.

Written by

Pedro Peirano, Antonio Skármeta

Directed by

Pablo Larraín

Production Countries

United States of America, France, Chile, Mexico

Production Companies

Fabula, Participant, Canana

Languages

Español

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 15 wins & 28 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
26,627
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
81
Popularity
NA