Watch trailer for THE BATTLE OF CHILE: PART I
Watch trailer
THE BATTLE OF CHILE: PART I
Opens on September 11
Director: Patricio Guzmán Run Time: 97 min. Release Year: 1975 Language: Spanish
Starring: Abilio Fernández, Salvador Allende
The Insurrection of the Bourgeoisie (96 minutes) examines the escalation of rightist opposition following the left’s unexpected victory in Congressional elections held in March, 1973. Finding that democracy would not stop Allende’s socialist policies, the right-wing shifted its tactics from the polls to the streets. The film follows months of activity as a variety of increasingly violent tactics are used by the right to weaken the government and provoke a crisis.