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Chilean Filmmaker Pablo Larrain Reflects on Politics and Cinema at Kerala Film Festival
Thiruvananthapuram, India – December 14, 2025 – Renowned Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larrain, known for his politically charged films and unconventional biopics, is attending the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) as the chief guest. In an interview with The Hindu, Larrain discussed his cinematic approach, the lasting impact of Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship on Chilean society, and his fascination with capturing intimate moments in his biographical works, such as “Jackie,” “Spencer,” and his upcoming film “Maria”.
Larrain, whose films often explore the consequences of authoritarianism, noted his concerns about the potential rise of the extreme right wing in Chile’s upcoming national elections. He emphasized that his works are not limited to the Pinochet regime, but focuses on the reorganization of society. He elaborated, “I think that authoritarianism and fascism can be understood in many countries and many cultures.”
The director, known for exploring the inner lives of iconic figures, explained that he prefers to focus on capturing pivotal moments of crisis rather than adhering to strict chronological narratives in his biopics.
Larrain also fondly recalled his early days of discovering cinema, sparked by a small film projector and access to film prints from the Goethe-Institut in Santiago. He expressed his admiration for the enthusiastic audiences at IFFK and voiced his interest in future collaborations, even suggesting the possibility of filming in India.
“Now, co-productions are happening. Maybe, we could see people from here shooting in Chile. I would like to come and make a movie here,” he said.
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