Alphabetizing Childhood: ‘How to Order the Universe’ by María José Ferrada
María José Ferrada, who has historically written children’s novels, published Kramp, her first novel aimed at adults, in her native... Read Article
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Miguel Littín and Chilean Cinema’s Social Outlook
This article is by Simon Diaz-Cuffin (interview conducted by Isabel Aguilera, Ricardo Diaz-Cuffin and Simon Diaz-Cuffin) and is republished with... Read Article
REVIEW Why ‘Damn Kids’ Wins My Vote for Best Chilean Film at Raindance
Not often do you stay in your seat to read every name in the end credits of a film. I... Read Article
From The Margins: Juan Radrigán’s ‘Mad Man Sad Woman’ Comes To London
‘It’s true there’s nothing here for people who weren’t born with a silver spoon in their mouth… But, on the... Read Article
Chilean Writer Isabel Allende: A Personal Touch, A Beloved Author
When it comes to beloved Latin American novelists, Chile’s Isabel Allende is always in the mix. Her first novel, The... Read Article
White Noise: Álvaro Bisama Lets History Speak
In the mid-90s, my hometown of Clearwater got some national attention when the mineral-stained outline of the Virgin Mary appeared... Read Article
To Make A Documentary Is An Adventure: An Interview with Patricio Guzmán
Patricio Guzmán is one of Latin America’s most extraordinary filmmakers. The director of more than a dozen documentaries, his films... Read Article
REVIEW Made in Chile: Two Films by Pablo Larrain
Pablo Larrain’s latest release, Post Mortem (reviewed separately here) frames a dark and twisted story of obsession and lust in... Read Article
Chile celebrates 200 years of independence
On September 18th Chile celebrated 200 years of independence from Spain, featuring fiestas, cultural events, and redevelopment. Sounds and Colours... Read Article