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Rafael Sánchez

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Rafael Sánchez

Born November 24, 1920 · Santiago, Chile

Died July 1, 2006 · aged 85

Considered the "father of the Latin American documentary", Jesuit priest Rafael Sánchez has his place in the history of Chilean cinema for many reasons. He was the founder of the emblematic Film Institute of the Universidad Católica of Chile (1955), from where he made his films and trained documentary filmmakers such as Patricio Guzmán. In addition, he wrote the book El montaje cinematográfico: a…

Known For

Las CallampasLas Callampas · 1958
Las Callampas
★ 5.81958
MovieDocumentary
Documentary showing the formation of the population "Victory," a decision made by people affected by the fire in the ditch of Aguada, where they lived before.
Faro EvangelistaFaro Evangelista · 1967
Faro Evangelista
1967
Movie
At the end of the world, at the southern tip of Chile, the Evangelistas lighthouse stands on one of four islands. A point of orientation, built in 1986 in order to guide the ships that sail, through the darkness of the Pacific Ocean.
OcasoOcaso · 1967
Ocaso
1967
MovieDrama
It tells the drama of a miner who begins to lose his daughter and must move from the mines to the coast and then to the countryside.
El Fiscal De Hierro 3El Fiscal De Hierro 3 · 1992
El Fiscal De Hierro 3
★ 5.41992
MovieActionCrime
Mario Almada returns as "el fiscal de hierro", in this entry his family is kidnapped by gang leader Ramona Pineda.
El cuerpo y la sangreEl cuerpo y la sangre · 1962
El cuerpo y la sangre
★ 6.01962
MovieDrama
Rosita is a young girl suffering from her parents' divorce. Desperate and not knowing where to turn, she finds refuge in a church. The rituals of the Eucharist, the advice of a priest and her faith in God give her back the hope she needs to continue with her life.
Chile paralelo 56Chile paralelo 56 · 1964
Chile paralelo 56
★ 5.21964
MovieDocumentary
The last surviving natives of the Llaganes and Alacalufes tribes can be seen on the canals of southern Chile.

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