Unfinished Diary (1982)
In this heartwarming docudrama, Chilean immigrant Marilú Mallet strives to make a film about her experience of deep isolation. Her English-speaking husband, a prominent film director, criticizes her subjective approach to filmmaking; her young son, raised in Quebec, speaks only French. Interviews with Isabel Allende and other Chilean exiles reveal a deep bond in this powerful and resonant film about language and genre, exile and immigration.
Director: Marilú Mallet
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 48 min
Release Date: January 2, 1982
Cast
- Nicolas Rubbo - The son
- Isabel Allende - The friend of childhood
- Marilú Mallet - The filmmaker
- Michael Rubbo - The husband
- María Luisa Segnoret - The mother
- Salvador Fisciella - The refugee
- Octavio Lafourcade - The musician
Cinematography: Guy Borremans
Editing: Marilú Mallet, Pascale Laverrière
Production: 7 Art Distribution, Les Films de l'Atalante
Country: Canada, Chile
Language: English, Français, Español
Original Language: fr
Keywords
woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Unfinished Diary about?
- In this heartwarming docudrama, Chilean immigrant Marilú Mallet strives to make a film about her experience of deep isolation. Her English-speaking husband, a prominent film director, criticizes her subjective approach to filmmaking; her young son, raised in Quebec, speaks only French. Interviews with Isabel Allende and other Chilean exiles reveal a deep bond in this powerful and resonant film about language and genre, exile and immigration.
- Who directed Unfinished Diary?
- Unfinished Diary was directed by Marilú Mallet.
- Who stars in Unfinished Diary?
- Unfinished Diary stars Nicolas Rubbo, Isabel Allende, Marilú Mallet, Michael Rubbo, María Luisa Segnoret, Salvador Fisciella.
- How long is Unfinished Diary?
- Unfinished Diary has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
- What genre is Unfinished Diary?
- Unfinished Diary is a Documentary film.
- Where was Unfinished Diary produced?
- Unfinished Diary was produced in Canada, Chile.