Breaking the Brick (2022)
Stories of a Chile that changes.
In 2019, millions of Chileans rose up in a popular revolt that resulted in radical change: the call for an assembly that will change the constitution imposed by the Pinochet dictatorship and its economic neoliberal model, referred to as ‘The Brick’. This change is seen through the eyes of two Chileans from opposing sides of the political spectrum. They experience a year of turmoil as protests give way to transformation. On the one side Ramiro, a wealthy businessman, and on the other side Mariana, a lower middle-class teacher. Historical conflicts that were long thought resolved come to light as the assembly process draws closer, showing how the wounds of a brutal dictatorship are deep, lasting and must be reconciled at all costs.
Cast
- Mariana San Martín - Self
- Ramiro Urenda - Self
- Bernardo Cortés - Self
- Corinne Warren - Self
- Elinita Cuevas - Self
- Jacqueline Alvarez - Self
- Agatha Fuenzalida - Self
- Luis Carrasco Diaz - Self
- Margarita Tipetti - Self
- Don Francisco - Self - Vamos Chilenos
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Breaking the Brick about?
- In 2019, millions of Chileans rose up in a popular revolt that resulted in radical change: the call for an assembly that will change the constitution imposed by the Pinochet dictatorship and its economic neoliberal model, referred to as ‘The Brick’. This change is seen through the eyes of two Chileans from opposing sides of the political spectrum. They experience a year of turmoil as protests give way to transformation. On the one side Ramiro, a wealthy businessman, and on the other side Mariana, a lower middle-class teacher. Historical conflicts that were long thought resolved come to light as the assembly process draws closer, showing how the wounds of a brutal dictatorship are deep, lasting and must be reconciled at all costs.
- Who directed Breaking the Brick?
- Breaking the Brick was directed by Rafael Valdeavellano, Carola Fuentes.
- Who stars in Breaking the Brick?
- Breaking the Brick stars Mariana San Martín, Ramiro Urenda, Bernardo Cortés, Corinne Warren, Elinita Cuevas, Jacqueline Alvarez.
- How long is Breaking the Brick?
- Breaking the Brick has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Breaking the Brick?
- Breaking the Brick is a Documentary film.
- Where was Breaking the Brick produced?
- Breaking the Brick was produced in Chile, France, United States of America, United Kingdom.