Summaries

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

Military dictator Augusto Pinochet calls for a referendum to decide his permanence in power in 1988, the leaders of the opposition persuade a young daring advertising executive - René Saavedra - to head their campaign. With limited resources and under the constant scrutiny of the despot's watchmen, Saavedra and his team conceive of a bold plan to win the election and free their country from oppression.—FICV

After fifteen years in power the result of a military coup in 1973, Chilean dictator General Augusto Pinochet, whose reign was marked by quashing any opposition through intimidation, violence, and murder, is pressured by his international allies to hold a referendum on his leadership.—Huggo

After 15 years of dictatorship, and in response to international pressure, the dictator Augusto Pinochet announces that a referendum shall be organized in July 1988, whereby the citizens of Chile can vote Yes or No to another 8 years with him as the president.—Maths Jesperson {[email protected]}

Details

Keywords
  • 1980s
  • year 1988
  • chile
  • political reform
  • referendum
Genres
  • Drama
  • History
Release date Aug 8, 2012
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States France Mexico Chile
Language Spanish
Filming locations Santiago, Chile
Production companies Participant Fabula Funny Balloons

Box office

Gross US & Canada $2343664
Opening weekend US & Canada $71742
Gross worldwide $7699095

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 58m
Color Color Black and White
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.40 : 1

Synopsis

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