Streaming Platform: Facebook, by the page "Yo Vivo En San Bernardo"
Documentary Context
It is a historical documentary that focuses on the collective memory of Chile, particularly regarding the 1973 military coup and its consequences.
It seeks to explore how past events continue to influence modern Chilean society.
Main Themes
Memory and Forgetting: The documentary addresses how Chilean society has remembered or attempted to forget the wounds of the past.
Reconciliation: The difficulty of achieving true and fair reconciliation after traumatic events.
Sociopolitical Impact: Analysis of the impact the military regime had on Chile’s political and social structure.
Reactions
Audience comments indicate that the documentary is emotional and valuable for remembering and reflecting on the past.
Some highlighted comments include:
Loreto Luca Arancibia Rubio commented on the emotive nature of the content.
Cristian Yañez Rupertus describes it as "excellent."
Additional Data
The video was streamed live on September 11, 2020, a symbolic date coinciding with the anniversary of the military coup.
It reached 5.1K views on the Facebook platform.
Cultural Relevance
The documentary is an important resource for understanding contemporary Chilean history.
Patricio Guzmán is known for his focus on historical documentaries that seek to reexamine significant events with a critical perspective.
Conclusion
"Chile, The Stubborn Memory" offers a deep and important insight into the process of historical memory in Chile, promoting debate and introspection on how a society faces and processes its past. It bears witness to the importance of remembering to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.