El País de mi padre (2004)

In 2002, Carmen Castillo returned to Chile and did a memory exercise centred on the life of her father Fernando Castillo Velasco, former rector of Universidad Católica de Chile and Premio Nacional de Arquitectura (1983). This film tells the story of this return centred on the desire to get closer to the mystery of the life and work of an enlightened man. It is the time for a memory, not an expeditious biography. Fernando recounts excerpts from his life, his work as an architect, university rector and mayor of La Reina. From the "Fifth", the place of childhood, he remembers with sincerity and simplicity. Like a watchman, like a lighthouse, he illuminates our present, like a compass shows us the way to build a world where affection and social justice prevail.

Director: Carmen Castillo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 76 min
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Music: Mariano Montalvo
Cinematography: Sebastián Moreno
Editing: Eva Freigeles-Aimé
Production: TV 10 Angeres, INA
Country: Chile, France
Language: Français, Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is El País de mi padre about?
In 2002, Carmen Castillo returned to Chile and did a memory exercise centred on the life of her father Fernando Castillo Velasco, former rector of Universidad Católica de Chile and Premio Nacional de Arquitectura (1983). This film tells the story of this return centred on the desire to get closer to the mystery of the life and work of an enlightened man. It is the time for a memory, not an expeditious biography. Fernando recounts excerpts from his life, his work as an architect, university rector and mayor of La Reina. From the "Fifth", the place of childhood, he remembers with sincerity and simplicity. Like a watchman, like a lighthouse, he illuminates our present, like a compass shows us the way to build a world where affection and social justice prevail.
Who directed El País de mi padre?
El País de mi padre was directed by Carmen Castillo.
How long is El País de mi padre?
El País de mi padre has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
What genre is El País de mi padre?
El País de mi padre is a Documentary film.
Where was El País de mi padre produced?
El País de mi padre was produced in Chile, France.