Story of My Name (2019)

A peculiar coincidence

Story of My Name (2019) poster

After a fire destructed my house, I return to the places where I grew up looking for childhood recollections. In this journey appears the memory of a photo for Karin Eitel, a young woman, tortured and detained during the dictatorship, to whom I owe my name. A story that my parents never told me, brings me closer to Karin and not just because of my name. In the background, the memory of a childhood in Chile, a country that reconstructed its democracy omitting its own history.

Director: Karin Cuyul
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Felipe Bello
Editing: Catalina Marín Duarte, Nicolás Tabilo
Production: Pequén Producciones, Cinestación, 3 Moinhos Produções Artísticas
Country: Brazil, Chile
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Karin Cuyul
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Story of My Name about?
After a fire destructed my house, I return to the places where I grew up looking for childhood recollections. In this journey appears the memory of a photo for Karin Eitel, a young woman, tortured and detained during the dictatorship, to whom I owe my name. A story that my parents never told me, brings me closer to Karin and not just because of my name. In the background, the memory of a childhood in Chile, a country that reconstructed its democracy omitting its own history.
Who directed Story of My Name?
Story of My Name was directed by Karin Cuyul.
How long is Story of My Name?
Story of My Name has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is Story of My Name?
Story of My Name is a Documentary film.
Where was Story of My Name produced?
Story of My Name was produced in Brazil, Chile.