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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.
Chilean television show which takes the form of a mock news broadcast, and is fronted by puppets who present various items.
Set in 1932 Los Angeles, the series focuses on the origin story of famed defense lawyer Perry Mason. Living check-to-check as a low-rent private investigator, Mason is haunted by his wartime experiences in France and suffering the effects of a broken marriage. L.A. is booming while the rest of the country recovers from the Great Depression — but a kidnapping gone very wrong leads to Mason exposing a fractured city as he uncovers the truth of the crime.
In 1985, various newborn children craniums were found on Queilén, in the Chiloé island. Investigation led researchers to believe it to be a new case of Augusto Pinochet dictatorship crime, but according to forensic investigation, the remains were buried during the 50s or 60s. After two decades, the investigation is started again.
Pedro Peira is a Spanish film director and producer. Born and raised in Madrid, he spent his high school years in the UK. He holds a Media and Communication Master's Degree and a Film History PhD.
Through the eyes of some Latinas, this documentary short delves into the issues that affect the female Hispanic community in Southern California. What would you do to follow your dreams?