Machuca (2004)
Machuca is a 2004 Spanish-language drama movie directed by Andrés Wood, with a running time of 1h 56m. It stars Matías Quer, Ariel Mateluna and Aline Küppenheim.
Santiago, capital of Chile during the Marxist government of elected, highly controversial president Salvador Allende. Father McEnroe supports his leftist views by introducing a program at the prestigious "collegio" (Catholic prep school) St. Patrick to allow free admission of some proletarian kids. One of them is Pedro Machuca, slum-raised son of the cleaning lady in Gonzalo Infante's liberal-bourgeois home. Yet the new classmates become buddies, paradoxically protesting together as Gonzalo gets adopted by Pedro's slum family and gang. But the adults spoil that too, not in the least when general Pinochet's coup ousts Allende, and supporters such as McEnroe.
Quick answers
What is Machuca about?
Santiago, capital of Chile during the Marxist government of elected, highly controversial president Salvador Allende. Father McEnroe supports his leftist views by introducing a program at the prestigious "collegio" (Catholic prep school) St. Patrick to allow free admission of some proletarian kids. One of them is Pedro Machuca, slum-raised son of the cleaning lady in Gonzalo Infante's liberal-bourgeois home. Yet the new classmates become buddies, paradoxically protesting together as Gonzalo gets adopted by Pedro's slum family and gang. But the adults spoil that too, not in the least when general Pinochet's coup ousts Allende, and supporters such as McEnroe.
When was Machuca released?
Machuca was released on 24 February 2004.
How long is Machuca?
Machuca runs 1h 56m.
Who made Machuca?
Machuca was directed by Andrés Wood.
Where can I watch Machuca?
Machuca is available on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy and Fandor.
Where to watch Machuca
Stream: Kino Film Collection
Watch free: Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Fandor
Cast
- Matías Quer as Gonzalo Infante
- Ariel Mateluna as Pedro Machuca
- Aline Küppenheim as María Luisa
- Ernesto Malbrán as Father McEnroe
- Federico Luppi as Roberto
- Manuela Martelli as Silvana
- Tamara Acosta as Juana
- Francisco Reyes as Patricio Infante
- Alejandro Trejo as Willy
- María Olga Matte as Miss Gilda
- Gabriela Medina as Lucy
- Luis Dubó as Ismael Machuca