Chilean Directors in Person

October 22, 2009

The Sacred Family

Sebastián Moreno Madrones and Sebastián Campos present two views of Chilean life, under Pinochet and today. Carlos Flores Delpino, founder and director of the Escuela de Cine Chile and author of a recent book on new Chilean cinema, will be present with the filmmakers to discuss recent trends in filmmaking in Chile.

Thursday, October 22, 2009
6:30 p.m. City of Photographers
Sebastián Moreno Madrones (Chile, 2006). Sebastián Moreno Madrones and Carlos Flores Delpino in person. This look back at a group of brave photojournalists in Santiago under Pinochet offers a universal lesson in the necessity of a free press. (80 mins)

Thursday, October 22, 2009
8:40 p.m. The Sacred Family
Sebastián Campos (Chile, 2005). Sebastián Campos and Carlos Flores Delpino in person. A privileged family gathers at a seaside getaway for a reunion, but divides between generations—and unexpected sexual tensions—soon come to the fore in this acclaimed drama. (99 mins)

PFA wishes to thank the Chilean government (DIRAC); Carlos Flores Delpino; and Hector Salgado, Tunnel Productions, Berkeley, for their assistance coordinating the Chilean delegation and their visits to Bay Area universities.