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Pablo de la Barra

Pablo de la Barra

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The Chilean-Venezuelan filmmaker Pablo de la Barra (1939) studied at the Theatre School of Chile University, from where he graduated as professional actor in 1996. He also made a Master degree at the California University and received the degree of film director and producer at the Laney College in California. He has directed many award-winner documentaries in his country and abroad, bur has also made some commercial slots . In 1977, was released his first feature film, Queridos compañeros. In 1988, he made his second feature film, Aventuras, in which he wrote the screenplay together with the writer José Ignacio Carujas.

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Cecilia (Eileen Abad) and Beto (Ricardo Bianchi) discover that their love may be marked by a dark secret from their past. Cecilia, a humble, studious, and free-spirited girl, and Beto, a passionate, charismatic, and sensitive young man, meet at a restaurant when she is dressed as a hamburger. From this peculiar and fun encounter, they develop a special connection that eventually transforms into a deep and sincere love. However, their happiness is threatened when speculation about a possible family link between them begins to emerge. At the heart of these speculations are the mysteries and secrets of her parents, Cosme and Carmen. During a visit to Cecilia's house, Beto discovers that her father has another family, which deeply disillusiones him. Frustrated and confused, he decides to distance himself from his young love.

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Directed by Pablo de la Barra, Queridos compañeros (1977) is a Chilean-Venezuelan political drama that delves into the fervent revolutionary movements of the late 1960s. The film follows a group of young radical leftists that struggle to change the Chilean political status quo. The production of Queridos compañeros faced significant challenges, since filming started in 1973 but was abruptly halted due to the military coup in Chile that year. Director Pablo de la Barra managed to save the film's footage but lost the original audio tracks. In exile in Venezuela, he reconstructed the sound with the help of the original actors, completing the film in 1977. The film offers a poignant reflection on the aspirations and struggles of a generation striving for systemic change, providing insight into the political dynamics of Chile during a tumultuous period.

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