Allende, mi abuelo Allende

Sep 3 2015 N/A 1h 30m
Documentary, Drama, History

Marcia, granddaughter of Salvador Allende, the first democratic socialist president who was overthrown by the Army in September 1973, seeks to reconstruct the personal and familiar image of her grandfather, buried by his historical person, her exile and the family pain.

Plot

Salvador Allende, the first democratic-socialist president elected was also my grandfather. On September 11, 1973 a right wing military coup seized my grandfather' life and government, forced us into exile and placed a repressive dictatorship in Chile for 17 years. Thirty-five years later, I return to Chile searching for Chicho- his family nickname - wishing to leave behind his iconic image and bring back images and memories of him and our family. But for my family there are also many unresolved feelings associated with him. Through my journey I feel their reluctance and discomfort but also I begin to understand the complexity of their emotions for over 40 years. The paradox between public and private deepens my search and mirrors Chilean society.

Written by

Bruni Burres, Paola Castillo, Marcia Tambutti Allende

Directed by

Marcia Tambutti Allende

Production Countries

Mexico, Chile

Languages

Español

Awards

1 win & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
508
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA