In progress In a world in which mankind has experienced the greatest advances but also the greatest inequalities to say of Thomas Piketty, the mere idea of achieving happiness sounds today for the moment at least pure nostalgia. No one is surprised or frowning when we say that we have lost faith in utopia. What is this about? Perhaps the…
In Progress Doomed by dynamics that aren’t in their own hands, Venezuelans are leaving their country, leaving behind not only their own story, but also a conception of the world that has failed them. Their destination: Chile. As we follow their trip in a personal way, we observe the mirage they build around this country, where they will have to…
Documentary series that portrays the ‘behind the scenes’ of Chilean cinema by inmersing on the practical aspects of film making in a dynamic way, rescuing the individual stories of their protagonists: directors, producers, actors and technicians. With a focus on cultural mediation, «On Set» builds a bridge between Chilean cinema and the local audience, but in a playful and agile…
In progress What does it mean to be happy in Latin America? Is it possible to be so, amidst unsafety and fear? Six people, in six countries in Latin America, who are both witness and protagonists of armed violence, environmental destruction, precarious work, gender inequality, migration and climate change, will face a turning point in their lives. All of them…
Documentary in which the Chilean miners trapped underground for 69 days in 2010 remember the untold story of the first 17 days, when no-one outside knew if they were alive. Production & Research 17 DAYS BURIED ALIVE (BBC) from We Are South on Vimeo.
Special report from Chile on the young girls who are forced to go through with pregnancies even if it’s the result of incest or rape, or to buy illegal abortion pills on the black market. Research & Production services Chile where all abortion is illegal (Channel 4) from We Are South on Vimeo.
«Chilean Miners: What Happened Next» is a vivid and moving account of how three of the miners have coped with the whirlwind of fame. Research & Production services Chilean Miners What Happened Next (Discovery Channel) from We Are South on Vimeo.
Valparaiso suffered greatly with the opening of the Panama Canal, but in recent years it has experienced an urban renewal, a liveliness that can be felt all over the city. Research & Production services Valparaiso Waterfront cities of the world from We Are South on Vimeo.
Easter Island off the coast of Chile has a major trash problem. It’s near what’s known as a “trash vortex” in the middle of the South Pacific and floating waste is constantly washing ashore. Local officials estimate the growing population is producing more than 20 tons of trash per day. Research & Production services
Spectacular giant statues evoke history and mystery on Easter Island, a place that has symbolized what humans can achieve and then destroy. Now everywhere you look on the island, home to about 6,000 residents, there are signs of coastal erosion and dangers of climate change. Research & Production services