Overview
Santiago, capital of Chile during the Marxist government of elected, highly controversial president Salvador Allende. Father McEnroe supports his leftist views by introducing a program at the prestigious "collegio" (Catholic prep school) St. Patrick to allow free admission of some proletarian kids. One of them is Pedro Machuca, slum-raised son of the cleaning lady in Gonzalo Infante's liberal-bourgeois home. Yet the new classmates become buddies, paradoxically protesting together as Gonzalo gets adopted by Pedro's slum family and gang. But the adults spoil that too, not in the least when general Pinochet's coup ousts Allende, and supporters such as McEnroe.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Machuca?
Machuca was directed by Andrés Wood.
What was the budget and revenue for Machuca?
The official budget was $1,500,000 and the movie went on to gross $3,187,700 worldwide.
Where was Machuca produced?
It was produced by companies including Tornasol Media, Canal+ España, TVE, Invercine&Wood, Paraíso Production, Mamoun Hassan Productions, Programa Ibermedia in Chile, France, Spain, United Kingdom.
Machuca Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Machuca wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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