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A Place Called Dignity
A Place Called Dignity (Spanish: Un lugar llamado Dignidad) is a 2021 internationally co-produced drama film written and directed by Matías Rojas Valencia.[1] Starring Salvador Insunza accompanied by Hanns Zischler, Amalia Kassai, Luis Dubó, David Gaete, Giannina Fruttero and Paulina Urrutia.[2] It is a co-production between Chile, France, Colombia, Argentina and Germany.[3] The film was named on the shortlist for Chilean's entry for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards,[4] but it was not selected.[5] SynopsisPablo is a 12-year-old boy who attends the school established by Germans in Chile called Colonia Dignidad where he is the favorite of the leader of the colony, Uncle Paul. Over time, Pablo witnesses the strangest things that happen there: abuse, disappearances, demon-like creatures used to scare children. But in this wicked world a revolution is brewing, and it may be their only way out.[6][7] CastThe actors participating in this film are:[8][9]
ReleaseA Place Called Dignity had its international premiere on November 22, 2021, at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, Estonia.[10] It was commercially released on March 31, 2022, in Chilean theaters.[11] ReceptionCritical receptionRicardo Gallegos from La Estatuilla highlights the script work by Matías Rojas Valencia, portraying the suffocating environment of Colonia Dignidad, avoiding sensationalism. He also highlighted the work of audiovisual language to create a very effective sense of isolation.[12] Rob Aldam from Backseat Mafia wrote: "A Place Called Dignity is an impeccably made period drama which plays out like a dark fairy tale... Director Matias Rojas Valencia’s film does a great job of highlighting the horrendous practices which took place while, at the same time, being an engaging and moving drama."[13] Accolades
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