THE RIGHT TO LIVE IN PEACE (IFFI 14)

This film is focused on the life and work of musician Víctor Jara, who was murdered during the Chilean military coup in 1973. During his lifetime he was revered for his contribution to revival of traditional Latin American music and to the arts in general. After his death, he became an inspiration throughout the world for the reestablishment of democracy in his country. This film traces Jara’s life from his rural upbringing to his last moments in the Chile Stadium in Santiago.