On the big screen

Chilean movie ‘No’ nominated for Academy Award

For the first time in history, a Chilean film has received an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.

Friday, January 11, 2013 Gael García Bernal stars in the movie ‘No’. Photo No / Facebook.

Category: Daily life - Film - Culture - World Reviews on Chile

New cinema

Exclusive interview with Chile’s Antofagasta film fest winner

This is Chile caught up with Elisa Eliash from the Cairo Film Festival, after the director of Aqui Estoy, Aqui No took home three awards at FICANT.

Monday, December 10, 2012 Writer and director of Aquí Estoy, Aquí No Elisa Eliash in front of film poster in Cairo, Egypt.

Category: Daily life - Film

Sounds on the screen

Rockin’ movies come to Chile’s capital!

The 9th annual In-Edit Nescafé film festival brings nearly 50 music documentaries and movies to cinemas in Santiago December 6 through 16.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012 Photo courtesy of In-Edit Nescafé.

Category: Film - Tourism

This is Chile exclusive

How Chilean cinema captured Locarno Film Festival’s center stage

The prestigious European festival’s Carte Blanche section focuses on an exciting new generation of Chilean directors, balancing highbrow cinema with broad appeal.

Saturday, November 24, 2012 ‘Above all, Locarno is a discovery festival,’ festival Artistic Director Delegate Nadia Dresti told

Category: Daily life - Film

On the airwaves

Chilean TV drama Gen Mishima to be adapted for U.S. audience

A blend of mystery and sci-fi that delves into genetic mutation and obscure religions, the cult program will be Chile’s first TV adaption for a U.S. audience.

Monday, October 22, 2012 A scene from Chilean drama Gen Mishima. Photo courtesy of Gen Mishima / Facebook