No (2012)

CHILE, HAPPINESS IS COMING!

No (2012) poster

In 1988, Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet, due to international pressure, is forced to call a plebiscite on his presidency. The country will vote ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to Pinochet extending his rule for another eight years. Opposition leaders for the ‘No’ vote persuade a brash young advertising executive, René Saavedra, to spearhead their campaign. Against all odds, with scant resources and while under scrutiny by the despot’s minions, Saavedra and his team devise an audacious plan to win the election and set Chile free.

Director: Pablo Larraín
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 118 min
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Filmori Rating: 2.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Carlos Cabezas
Cinematography: Sergio Armstrong
Editing: Andrea Chignoli
Production: Participant, Fabula, Funny Balloons
Country: Chile, United States of America, France
Language: Español
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: es

Themes

Inspiring True Stories, Human Rights Violations and Effort for Justice

Keywords

campaign, dictatorship, based on true story, chile, pinochet regime, democracy, intimidation, oppression, referendum, advertising agency, advertising jingle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is No about?
In 1988, Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet, due to international pressure, is forced to call a plebiscite on his presidency. The country will vote ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to Pinochet extending his rule for another eight years. Opposition leaders for the ‘No’ vote persuade a brash young advertising executive, René Saavedra, to spearhead their campaign. Against all odds, with scant resources and while under scrutiny by the despot’s minions, Saavedra and his team devise an audacious plan to win the election and set Chile free.
Who directed No?
No was directed by Pablo Larraín.
Who stars in No?
No stars Gael García Bernal, Alfredo Castro, Néstor Cantillana, Luis Gnecco, Antonia Zegers, Jaime Vadell.
How long is No?
No has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
What genre is No?
No is a Drama, History film.
What is the Filmori rating for No?
No has a Filmori rating of 2.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
How much did No gross?
No grossed $2M worldwide.
Where was No produced?
No was produced in Chile, United States of America, France.
What are the themes of No?
The themes of No include: Inspiring True Stories, Human Rights Violations and Effort for Justice.