THE RIGHT TO LIVE IN PEACE (IFFI 14)

2000, Chile
EL DERECHO DE VIVIR EN PAZ

Carmen Luz Parot

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.

El derecho en vivir
Section: Documentary Film Competition
Country: Chile
Director: Carmen Luz Parot
Language: OmenglU
Running time: 60min

Chile 2000; Regie: Carmen Luz Parot; (Video; Farbe; 60 min; OF mit engl. UT).