The Battle of Chile: Part III (1980)

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The Battle of Chile: Part III
Guzmán’s final installment shifts from covering the actions of Allende’s opponents to those who battled to revive & promote their toppled leader’s vision for a new Chile.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:April 17th, 1980
Original Language:Spanish
Executive Producers:Federico Elton
Production Companies:Equipe Tercer Ano, ICAIC

The Battle of Chile Trilogy

The Battle of Chile is a documentary film directed by the Chilean Patricio Guzman, in three parts: The Insurrection of the Bourgeoisie (1975), The Coup d'état (1976), Popular Power (1979). It is a chronicle of the political tension in Chile in 1973 and of the violent counter revolution against the democratically elected government of Salvador Allende. It won the Grand Prix in 1975 and 1976 at the Grenoble International Film Festival.