On September 11, 1973, Chile experienced a cataclysmic disruption of democracy and a devastating violation of human rights when General Augusto Pinochet led a coup. This event has left a profound impact on the lives of many Chileans and this month marks its 50th anniversary. During the despotism of Pinochet, thousands of individuals were subjected to torture, forced disappearances, and extrajudicial killings, leaving long-lasting scars in our society. Nevertheless, the resilience and strength of the Chilean people has enabled us to progress since those days of darkness.

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EDINBURGH:
Where: Craigmillar Library (101 Niddrie Mains Rd, Edinburgh EH16 4DS)
When: Wednesday 6 September, doors open at 17:30, screening starts at 17:45 (Free Entry)

EDINBURGH:
Where: St Peter’s Episcopal Church Hall (14 Lutton Place, Edinburgh EH8 9PE)
When: Saturday 16 September, doors open at 19:30, screening starts at 20:00
TRADITIONAL CHILEAN FOOD AVAILABLE

GLASGOW:
Where: CCA (350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD)
When: Thursday 21st September, doors open at 19:30, screening starts at 20:00

To honour the brave individuals who fought for justice and democracy, organisations such as FABULA strive to make a world where every voice is heard, justice is served, and the past is memorialised. We must stand in solidarity to ensure that human rights are respected and the dignity of everyone is preserved.

CinemaAttic has curated a programme of Short films to support the remembrance doing what we do best. The films included are:

BESTIA / BEAST – Dir. Hugo Covarrubias
Year: 2021
Duration: 15 min
Language: Spanish
Subtitles: English

Synopsis:

Oscar nominated short film showing the everyday of Ingrid and her relationship with her dog. But there is a lot more than meets the eye. Inspired by real events, Bestia enters the life of a secret police agent in the military dictatorship in Chile.

Festivals:

ANIMA LATINA, Annecy International Animated Film Festival, Berlin Interfilm Festival,
Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival,
Vila do Conde International Short Film Festival, amongst many others.

CORRESPONDENCIAS – Dirs. Dominga Sotomayor & Carla Simon

Year: 2020
Duration: 19 min
Language: Spanish
Subtitles: English

Synopsis:

In the form of a filmed epistolary conversation, two young filmmakers discuss film, present and past family, heritage, and maternity. The personal and profound reflections—which are embodied in the graceful images taken day-to-day—are suddenly echoed by the political emergency of a country.

Festivals:

Festival De San Sebastián, Curtocircuito, Curtas-Vila Do Conde Short Film Festival,
Festival De Cortometrajes De Aguilar De Campo, Visions Du Reel, New York Film Festival

THE BATHROOM IS WHERE MOTHS DIE / EN EL BAÑO MUEREN LAS POLILLAS

Dirs. Natalia Mejías and Fernanda Lagomarsino

Year: 2023
Duration: 15min
Language: Spanish
Subtitles: English

Synopsis:

It’s Laura’s 21st birthday, but she’s not here. Through a secret ritual, Violeta and Sofía try to communicate with her, years after her death. Violeta immerses herself in a world of magic, complicity, temporary tattoos and farewells.

Festivals:

Premio Colectivo Audiovisual Observatorio and Convenio Color Haus Studio.

GRANNIES RECIPES – LA RECETA DE LA ABUELA – Dir. Daniela Miranda

Year: 2022
Duration: 11 min
Language: Spanish
Subtitles: English

Synopsis:

La Receta de la Abuela is a short story where cooking and memory come together to tell us the story of Ofelia Moreno, an activist who dedicated 40 years of her life to seeking Truth and Justice for her relatives executed by the Chilean military civic dictatorship.

Festivals:

Cinelebu, FICCE and many others

BEFORE YOU LEAVE – ANTES DE QUE TE VAYAS

Dirs. Vicente del Río Laya and Hans von Marées Peede

Year: 2022
Duration: 15 min
Language: Spanish
Subtitles: English

Synopsis:

As they take a cabin in the interior of Patagonia, Daniel faces one last chance to propose to his best friend, Franco, before the start of university separates them.

Festivals:

Festival de Cine de La Serena, Festival de Cine de Rengo, VITAFEST, Festival Internacional de Cine de Lebu

JOSE AND THE FIGHTING CITY – JOSÉ Y LA CIUDAD QUE PELEA

Dir. Felix Venegas

Year: 2019
Duration: 16 min
Language: Spanish
Subtitles: English

Synopsis:

José, an office worker, is a passive witness of the Chilean social movement of 2019. That effervescence will permeate him, and will cause profound changes.