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La Cueca Sola

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Producer(s)Marilu Mallet
Director(s)Marilu Mallet
Release Date2003
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Runtime52 min
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On September 11, 1973, a military coup in Chile brought Augusto Pinochet to power, and over the next 17 years, thousands of men were taken from their homes- never to return. Since that time, Chilean women have danced the country’s traditional courtship dance alone, and “La Cueca Sola” has become a symbol of women’s struggle against the dictatorship.

After 30 years in exile, critically acclaimed filmmaker Marilu Mallet returns to Santiago to meet with five Chilean women from three generations who suffered under the dictatorship and have emerged as heroes under democracy. Isabel Allende, Monique Hermosilla, Estela Ortiz, Carolina Toha and Moyenei Valdes all lost a father, a husband, or a friend, but have surmounted their grief to bravely speak out, each in their own way- from political action to vocal performance. Intimate interviews reveal the women’s shocking experiences under the dictatorship, while inspiring footage of their current work highlights their passion to rebuild. Illustrating throughout with a wealth of archival images, Mallet paints a vivid portrait of the country’s painful past and offers insight on Chile’s situation today. Important historically, socially and politically, this moving film expresses both the courage of women and the vitality of a nation.

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Related IssuesFamily & Society, Gender/Women, Equal Opportunities, Violence against women, International, South America, Politics/Government, Legal Reform, Peace/War