# Machuca (2004)

> Two schoolboys from divided Santiago form a friendship that cannot remain untouched by Chile's descent from democratic hope into military dictatorship.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6887

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Andrés Wood
- Cast: Matías Quer, Ariel Mateluna, Aline Küppenheim, Ernesto Malbrán, Federico Luppi, Manuela Martelli, Tamara Acosta, Francisco Reyes
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0378284/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: wistful, tense, restrained, historical cinema night, political film discussion

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of friendship amidst political turmoil and class struggle in Chile.

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