Overview
In Chile, 1973, during the last days of Salvador Allende's presidency, an employee at a Morgue's recording office falls for a burlesque dancer who mysteriously disappears.
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Auto-generatedDirected by Pablo Larrain, this 2010 drama is set in Chile in 1973, during the final days of Salvador Allende's presidency. A quiet morgue clerk becomes infatuated with a burlesque dancer who vanishes amid mounting political turmoil. Restrained and atmospheric, the film weaves personal longing into a nation on the brink, letting historical dread seep into an intimate story of obsession and loss. Its tone is melancholy, austere, and unsettling. Holding a MagicMovieScore of 6.1, it appeals to viewers drawn to contemplative arthouse cinema, politically charged drama, and films that explore private lives caught within larger historical upheaval.
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Top Cast
Alfredo Castro
Mario Cornejo
Antonia Zegers
Nancy Puelma
Jaime Vadell
Dr. Castillo
Amparo Noguera
Sandra
Marcelo Alonso
Víctor
Marcial Tagle
Captain Montes
Claudia di Girólamo
Marta Puelma
Luis Gnecco
Tato
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6.1
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5.99
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Movie Info
Release Date
July 2, 2010
Runtime
1h 38m
Genres
Drama
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