Patio De Chacales
Directed by Diego Figueroa
2024
Thriller
108 min
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Chile
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Spanish
In the winter of 1975, under Chile's military regime in Santiago, Raúl Peralta, a lonely and disabled architectural model maker, lives a quiet life with only his ailing mother and a pet canary for company. His routine is upended by the arrival of new neighbors whose sinister activities seem to hide dark secrets. Desperately clinging to the last remnants of his sanity, Raúl’s life increasingly intertwines with Guillermo, a mysterious man in dark glasses. As reality unravels, the echoes of Raúl's past collide with the horrors of his present in a psychological thriller that leaves behind deep, indelible scars.
He recently released his debut feature, “A Yard of Jackals”, which won Best Director in Opera Prima at the 28th PÖFF and Best Film at the 36th FicViña. The film has captured the attention of international film critics for its emotional and technical treatment of a subject that continues to resonate in Chilean society. He has also been known for his short fiction films, such as “The Neighbours”, which received wide festival circulation and great success on the internet.