"The hopeful vibe and warmth with which Martins tells his story and the strong bond of the four actors at its center cement the film as a real crowd-pleaser." - Marya E. Gates, RogerEbert.com
"A vivid, winningly acted ensemble piece. . ." - Jonathan Romney, Screen Daily
--- Preceded by the short film, "Bestia" (Hugo Covarrubias, 2021, 15min, Chile, Spanish w/ English subtitles).
Based on true events, "Bestia" explores the life of a secret police agent during the military dictatorship in Chile. Her relationship with her dog, her body, her fears and frustrations reveal a grim fracture of her mind and of the country.
Co-sponsored by the UNC-Duke Consortium in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and the Duke University Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
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