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2012 Movie France, Chile, Mexico, United States Drama, History 118 min FSK 6
By: Pablo Larraín With: Alfredo Castro, Diego Muñoz, Néstor Cantillana, Gael García Bernal, Antonia Zegers

Pablo Larraín, who participated in the Horizontes Latinos section with his earlier films,Tony Manero(2008) andPost Mortem(2010), won the Directors' Fortnight Award at Cannes with this film. International pressure forced the Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet to call a referendum in an effort to maintain his presidency in 1988. The leaders of the opposition convince René Saavedra, a gutsy young advertising executive, to head the campaign to vote NO. Despite their limited resources and the iron-fisted control of the despot's police force, Saavedra and his team carry out an audacious plan to win the referendum.

Filmium rating
78%

Festival Achievements

Rotterdam International Film Festival 2013
Selections:
Curacao
San Sebastian International Filmfestival 2012
Selections:
Zabaltegi Pearls

Mood

Dark
Darkly Funny
Determined
Inspiring
Intense
Optimistic
Political
Political Thriller
Tense
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Pablo Larraín
Pedro Peirano
Antonio Skármeta
Diego Muñoz
Néstor Cantillana
Luis Gnecco
Alfredo Castro
Gael García Bernal
Jaime Vadell
Antonia Zegers
Chilean Cinema
René Saavedra

Adaptation

Historical Drama
Historical Source
Political Drama
Stage Play
Stage Play Adaptation

Budget

Art-House
Independent
Independent Film
Low-Budget
Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Archival Footage
Documentary
Documentary-Style
Dramatization
Grainy
Grainy Footage
Handheld Camera
Magnetic Tape
Period Detail
Period-Accurate Visuals
Realism
U-Matic Tape
U-Matic Tape Aesthetic
Verisimilitude

Film Movements

Political Cinema

Narrative Structure

Documentary-Like
Documentary-Style
Flashbacks
Historical
Historical Drama
Non-Linear
Period Flashbacks
Period Footage

Pace

Campaign-Focused
Deliberate
Dialogue-Driven
Dynamic
Gradual
Intense
Methodical
Moderate-Paced
Slow-Paced
Steady
Suspenseful

Runtime

Compact Storytelling
Focused Narrative
Long Runtime
Not Specified
Shorter Length

Soundtrack

1980S Soundtrack
Ambient Score
Minimalist Score
Period-Appropriate Music
Political Tension Music
Subtle Score

Style

Cinematic
Dramatic
Found Footage
Historical
Period
Period-Specific
Realistic
Surrealism

Time-Period

1980S
1980S Chile
Cold War Era
Late Cold War
Military Dictatorship

Central Conflict

Campaign Against Dictatorship
Campaign Strategy
Campaign Victory
Dictatorship Challenge
Dictatorship Vs. Democracy
Fear Vs. Courage
Oppression Vs. Freedom
Public Opinion
Public Opinion Manipulation
Public Opinion Shift
Regime Vs Democracy

Characters

Advertising Executive
Chilean Artists
Fight
Opposition Leaders
Pinochet
Political Campaigners
René Saavedra
Young Ad Man

Ending

Ambiguous
Democratic Transition
Democratic Victory
Pinochet Concession
Pinochet'S Departure
Power Transfer
Victory For 'No'
Victory For Democracy

Historical Context

1980S Chile
1988 Referendum
Chilean Dictatorship
Cold War Politics
Military Regime
Pinochet Dictatorship
Pinochet Regime

Key Plot Points

Advertising Strategy
Campaign Advertising
Campaign Debates
Designing No Campaign
Pinochet'S Concession
Political Risk
Referendum Result
Underdog Victory

Plot

Advertising Campaign
Campaign Advertising
Chilean Plebiscite
Dictatorship
Dictatorship Resistance
Historical Context
Opposition
Opposition Campaign
Pinochet Regime
Political Campaign
Political Drama
Referendum

Setting

1980S
1988 Chile
Chile
Chile 1988
Military Dictatorship
Military Regime
Political Landscape
Television Campaign

Shooting Location

Chile
Chili
Outdoor Festival
Television Studios

Theme

Advertising As Activism
Democracy
Media Influence
Political Activism
Propaganda
Resistance
Truth Vs Propaganda

Genre

Biographical
Drama
Historical
Historical Drama
Political
Political Drama
Political Thriller

Audiences

Activists
Adults
Film Enthusiasts
History Buffs
History Enthusiasts
Political Drama
Political Drama Fans
Political Enthusiasts
Politically Engaged

Titles

Id
Nine Thirteen
No
No!
No: I Giorni dell'Arcobaleno
Stem nei

Awards

Art Cinema Award
Best Actor
Best Foreign Language
Oscar Nomination

Festivals

Cannes
Locarno
Sundance

Reception

Audience Reception
Award Nominations
Awards Recognition
Critical Acclaim
Festival Success
Film Festivals
International Success

Production Countries

Chile
Chili
International Co-Production

Release Year

2012
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