directed by: Andrés Wood, year: 2004
actors: Matías Quer, Ariel Mateluna, Manuela Martelli

Machuca is a poignant drama set in Santiago, Chile, during the early 1970s, capturing the political tensions leading to the coup d'état. The film explores the unlikely friendship between two boys from different social backgrounds—Gonzalo Infante, from an affluent family, and Pedro Machuca, from a shantytown. Through their eyes, we witness the societal divide and upheaval as Chile transitions from democracy to dictatorship, providing a heartfelt look at innocence amidst chaos.

Chilean History, Drama, Historical, Political, Chile, Friendship