Chilean Showcase – 2027

Develare

Chile, 2026, 4 min 44 sec

Sun 15 Nov, 6:00pm

Each night, a woman moves through a shifting landscape of dreams and nightmares, surrounded by symbols and unsettling presences drawn from her subconscious. As the boundary between dreams and reality begins to dissolve, the suffocating relationship she shares with her mother gradually comes into focus, revealing a bond shaped by control, dependence and emotional manipulation. Inspired by a short story by Marta Brunet, Develare is a psychological thriller about memory, repression, family dynamics and the hidden emotions that surface through dreams.

Being a Quijote

Chile, 2026, Drama, 18 min

Sun 15 Nov, 6:00PM

Alonso, a young man from the provinces, struggles to build a life in Santiago, surviving on tips, regular phone calls with his mother and the hope of becoming something more. One night, while attending an exclusive university party, he suddenly believes he has found an opportunity to prove himself and become the hero he imagines he could be. Being a Quijote is a coming-of-age drama about ambition, class, identity and the fragile line between aspiration and illusion.

Taita Kolla

Chile, 2026, First Nation, 31 min 17 sec

Sun 15 Nov, 6:00PM

Christian Milla Mancilla traces the life of his great-great-grandfather, Marcos Bordón Reales, who was born in Palo Blanco and crossed the Andes Mountains to Copiapó at the beginning of the 20th century. There, Marcos built a family and established a legacy that would continue across generations. Taita Kolla is a personal and historical journey through ancestry, migration, memory and Indigenous identity, connecting one family’s story with the broader cultural heritage of northern Chile.

Cosmic Classicus

Chile, 2026, Drama, 6 min 37 sec

Sun 15 Nov, 6:00PM

Fernando, a painter haunted by the memory of a past love, struggles to recreate her image on canvas. His memories are fragmented and distorted by guilt, leaving him trapped between longing and creative paralysis. As his search for the past becomes increasingly nightmarish, Fernando is forced to confront the limits of technique, memory and control. Only by accepting the imperfections of what he remembers can he finally see her clearly, complete the painting and begin to let go. Cosmic Classicus is a surreal psychological drama about memory, grief, artistic obsession and the difficult process of finding freedom through acceptance.

Through the Wound Enters the Light (Por la herida entra la luz)

Chile, 2026, Drama, 8 min

Mon 16 Nov, 6:00PM

Ángela, a young nun living in a convent, has built her life around discipline, faith and emotional restraint. Her fragile sense of stability is disrupted when her sister returns and asks her to approve the sale of their family home. What appears to be a practical decision reopens unresolved wounds and forces both sisters to confront a relationship shaped by silence, resentment and rivalry. Through the Wound Enters the Light is an intimate psychological drama about faith, control, family conflict and the painful ways people construct identities around unresolved trauma.

The Calling

Chile, 2026, Experimental, 14 min 36 sec

Mon 16 Nov, 6:00PM

A group of fictional characters are forced to confront the reality imposed upon them by a filmmaker obsessed with creating the perfect film. As the boundaries between creator and creation begin to collapse, the characters challenge the director’s authority and expose his own insecurities, frustrations and pursuit of artistic perfection. The Calling is a metafictional short exploring creative control, artistic pressure and the uneasy relationship between a filmmaker and the work he brings to life.

The Night I Left Behind ( La Noche Que Dejé Atrás)

Chile, 2026, Coming of Age Drama, 19 min 17 sec

Mon 16 Nov, 6:00PM

Kike, a 17 year old struggling with an existential crisis and approaching adulthood, travels from Pichilemu to Santiago in search of the father who abandoned him years earlier. When his father is nowhere to be found, Kike receives an address that may lead to him. He joins Mauro and Israel, two young men he meets that night, on a journey through the outer suburbs of Santiago. The Night I Left Behind is an intimate exploration of abandonment, uncertainty and a young person’s search for affection and belonging.

No Exceptions (Sin excepciones)

Chile, 2026, Sci-Fi, 4 min 20 sec

Mon 16 Nov, 6:00PM

In the midst of an armed conflict, two rival species temporarily lay down their differences and find an unexpected connection through art. As fighting gives way to a brief moment of understanding, their encounter reveals the possibility of communication beyond hostility. No Exceptions explores the power of creative expression to bridge divisions and bring opposing sides together, even amid war.

My Lost Country

Chile, 2026, Documentary, 120 min

Mon 16 Nov, 6:00PM

Through an intimate exploration of her father’s life, filmmaker Ishtar Yasin preserves the memory of Iraqi theatre director Mohsen Sadoon Yasin, tracing a family story shaped by art, exile and the longing for home. A student and professor at the Baghdad Institute of Fine Arts, Mohsen married Chilean dancer Elena Gutiérrez in Baghdad. During Saddam Hussein’s dictatorship, his brother Rassul was imprisoned and much of his family scattered across the world. Unable to return to live in Iraq, Mohsen carried his homeland with him through his memories, humanist beliefs and political theatre. Weaving together personal history, dreams and mythology, My Lost Country explores the love between a father and daughter against a backdrop of political and social upheaval. Spanning continents and generations, the documentary reflects on displacement, belonging and the shared humanity that connects us across borders.

Immersed

Chile, 2026, Animation, 5 min 56 sec

Mon 16 Nov, 6:00PM

After a long day of obligations and responsibilities, Emi returns home exhausted and overwhelmed. Seeking distance from her problems, she retreats to her room and her phone, while unresolved emotions continue to build beneath the surface. When her cat, Oniri, accidentally triggers her anxiety, the familiar surroundings of her everyday life give way to a surreal world. Drawn into a distorted landscape shaped by her emotions, Emi must confront the fears she has been trying to escape. Through intimate storytelling and expressive animation, Immersed explores anxiety, emotional exhaustion and the fragile boundary between seeking refuge within oneself and facing what lies beneath.

The Best Gift (El mejor regalo)

Chile, 2026, Drama, 22 min 36 sec

Tue 17 Nov, 6:00PM

Vol. 1: Intro Spectere

Chile, 2026, Experimental, 4 min

Mon 16 Nov, 6:00PM

Amid artificially illuminated cities and corrupted digital landscapes, a person confronts the gradual collapse of the promises and expectations that once shaped their life. Through fragmented imagery and a non-linear narrative, the film traces the grief of letting go of imagined futures and versions of oneself that can no longer be sustained. Its visual world draws on the optimistic technological imagery of Frutiger Aero, reflecting on the distance between a promised future and lived reality. A sensory journey through loss of identity and transformation, Vol. 1: Intro Spectere explores the difficult act of releasing what might have been to make room for someone new.

Right to Time (Derecho al Tiempo)

Chile, 2026, Science Ficton, 7 min

Mon 16 Nov, 6:00PM

In a world where time must be purchased, a young couple makes the drastic decision not to pay their final instalment. Facing their last moments together, they must choose how to spend the time they have left. Against a system that measures and monetises every second of existence, companionship and intimacy take on a deeper significance. Their decision becomes a personal confrontation with a society in which survival depends on the ability to keep paying. Right to Time uses a dystopian premise to explore contemporary anxieties about work, constant availability and the loss of personal freedom, asking what it truly means to own our time.

Tinku

Chile, 2026, Animation, 11 min 30 sec

Tue 17 Nov, 6:00PM

An eclipse signals the beginning of a ritual. Across an endless desert, two ancient peoples separated by a wound in the earth come together to mark a unique and magical event: Tinku. As darkness falls, the ritual demands an extraordinary demonstration of courage and strength through self-sacrifice. Created through collaboration between Bolivia, Chile and Peru, Tinku carries a message of healing, brotherhood and unity, reflecting on the possibility of reconciliation across historical divisions.

Lanka and the Core (Llanka y el Núcleo)

Chile, 2026, Historical Drama, 79 min

Wed 18 Nov, 6:00PM

In the vast landscapes of the Atacama Desert, a young Diaguita woman is forced to leave her home after being chosen by the Inca Empire for a sacred destiny. As the caravan travels north, her father, Copay, confronts loss, silent resistance and the search for meaning beyond obedience. Those accompanying the journey also begin to change: a warrior questions his convictions, a leader clings to power, and a sage senses what others cannot perceive. When a mysterious object appears along their path, its presence unsettles their beliefs and seems to awaken long-forgotten memories. Blending the Andean worldview with science fiction, Lanka and the Core is an ancestral fable about memory, identity and humanity’s relationship with the unknown.

Rural Zone

Chile, 2026, Documentary, 7 min 40 sec

Tue 17 Nov, 6:00PM

Amid the rivers, mountains and dense vegetation of San José de Maipo, a painful history lies beneath the rural landscape. Through testimonies, Rural Zone examines accounts of torture, abuse and murder at Las Melosas, a Chilean police detention centre used during Augusto Pinochet’s regime. These narratives confront the enduring impact of political violence and the impossibility of fully repairing the suffering inflicted. Drawing a stark connection between the natural surroundings and the atrocities remembered within them, the documentary reflects on national memory, justice and the need to bear witness to an irreparable past.

Someone else's life

Chile, 2026, Experimental, 13 min 14 sec

Tue 17 Nov, 6:00PM

Through a journey through her memories, Umi reconstructs her parents' memory thanks to the record they kept of their days, discovering the family they tried to build and the dreams that were buried.

Back to You (Devuelta a ti)

Chile, 2026, Animation, 3 min 6 sec

Tue 17 Nov, 6:00PM

Liten, a young clay being, cares for an ill mother, Lillet. One day, Liten returns home to find her in distress and rushes to help, only to witness her memory gem crack and fall. Desperate to restore what has been lost, Liten tries to force the memory back into place. Through this struggle, an important understanding emerges: their time together remains precious, even when Lillet can no longer remember. Inspired by the experience of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, Back to You explores memory loss, compassion and the enduring connection between loved ones.

Colombina

Chile, 2026, Music Documentary, 73 min 50 sec

Tue 17 Nov, 6:00PM

An exhaustive portrait of Colombina Parra, singer-songwriter, writer and architect with multiple ties to Chilean popular culture. In front of the camera, her personal reflections on an artistic journey that has linked her since childhood to the fundamental heritage of her father, Nicanor, and direct uncles, such as Violeta and Roberto Parra. In the archives, her persistent rock work with the bands Barracos and Los Ex, and, finally, on her own solo path. These are the paths taken by a woman determined to find her own voice, exploring her emotions and concerns through songs

Documetal 23

Chile, 2026, Documentary, 62 min

Tue 17 Nov, 6:00PM

Recorded in Santiago between September and December 2023, Documetal 23 captures a diverse community of metal bands coming together following the end of the health alert. Through their independent organisation and shared spaces, the documentary presents a portrait of musicians sustaining their scene through collaboration and determination. A record of Santiago’s metal community during this period, Documetal 23 explores the collective effort that keeps independent music alive.