Andrés from La Victoria (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1984, Andrés from La Victoria is a notable film directed by Claudio Di Girolamo, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. During a protest, French priest André Jarlan was shot and killed on September 4, 1984, in the La Victoria neighborhood of Santiago. The residents arrived on foot to the Cathedral demanding justice, also offering a testimony of love and solidarity with their pastor. In parallel, the documentary tells the story of the 1957 occupation that gave rise to the town. It also reveals the strong organization of the residents, essential in addressing the economic hardship and repression suffered by one of the main popular bastions of opposition to the military dictatorship. Pierre Dubois, the parish priest of La Victoria, played a leading role in the attempt to stop the violence against the residents of the town. In recognition of his work, he was granted Chilean nationality in 2001.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Andrés from La Victoria sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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- Is Andrés from La Victoria worth watching?
- Andrés from La Victoria holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Andrés from La Victoria released?
- Andrés from La Victoria was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.