The Skinny Alejandra (1994)

The Skinny Alejandra (1994) poster

A conversation between the director of this film, Carmen Castillo and Marcia Merino, AKA La Flaca Alejandra who was one of the collaborators of Pinochet's secret police (the DINA) after being tortured by them. It was Merino who betrayed Castillo, who lost her new born child after being tortured. Almost twenty years later, Carmen Castillo returns to Chile after her exile to film this documentary, during a time in which Marcia Merino, on the court of justice, decided to give the names of her old bosses who worked with her on the DINA.

Director: Carmen Castillo, Guy Girard
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Maurice Perrimond
Editing: Annick Breuil
Production: France 3, Channel 4 Television, INA
Country: United Kingdom, Chile, France
Language: Français, Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

dictatorship, chile

More Films by Director: Carmen Castillo, Guy Girard
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Skinny Alejandra about?
A conversation between the director of this film, Carmen Castillo and Marcia Merino, AKA La Flaca Alejandra who was one of the collaborators of Pinochet's secret police (the DINA) after being tortured by them. It was Merino who betrayed Castillo, who lost her new born child after being tortured. Almost twenty years later, Carmen Castillo returns to Chile after her exile to film this documentary, during a time in which Marcia Merino, on the court of justice, decided to give the names of her old bosses who worked with her on the DINA.
Who directed The Skinny Alejandra?
The Skinny Alejandra was directed by Carmen Castillo, Guy Girard.
Who stars in The Skinny Alejandra?
The Skinny Alejandra stars Carmen Castillo, Marcia Merino.
How long is The Skinny Alejandra?
The Skinny Alejandra has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is The Skinny Alejandra?
The Skinny Alejandra is a Documentary film.
Where was The Skinny Alejandra produced?
The Skinny Alejandra was produced in United Kingdom, Chile, France.