Nocturno de Chile

About This Movie

So 'Nocturno de Chile' is quite the intriguing piece, you know? It's split into two videos that run alongside each other—'La Cacería' and 'La Cena.' They explore themes of memory, trauma, and the haunting echoes of dictatorship through a very surreal lens, courtesy of Bolaño's prose. The animation feels fluid yet disjointed, matching the erratic pacing of the narrative. What’s really striking is how they create a dialogue between the two rooms, each dinner party revealing layers of the characters' psyches and their dark pasts. The atmosphere is heavy, almost oppressive, complemented by the practical effects that seem to bleed into the fantasy. It’s like you’re watching a dream unfold, one that’s both beautiful and unsettling at the same time.

A unique dual-view experienceExplores deep themes of memory and traumaVisually distinct animation style