A Place Called Dignity (Spanish: Un lugar llamado Dignidad) is a 2021 internationally co-produced drama film written and directed by Matías Rojas Valencia.[1] Starring Salvador Insunza accompanied by Hanns Zischler, Amalia Kassai, Luis Dubó, David Gaete, Giannina Fruttero and Paulina Urrutia.[2] It is a co-production between Chile, France, Colombia, Argentina and Germany.[3]
| A Place Called Dignity | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Matías Rojas Valencia |
| Written by | Matías Rojas Valencia |
| Produced by | Sophia Ayissi Nsegue Fernando Bascuñán Jorge Botero Luciana Azul Calcagno Iván Granovsky Linus Günther Titus Kreyenberg Giancarlo Nasi Pierre Perrot Denis Vaslin |
| Cinematography | Benjamín Echazarreta |
| Edited by | Andrea Chignoli Matías Rojas Valencia |
| Music by | Eryck Abecassis |
Production company | Don Quijote Films |
| Distributed by | New Europe Film Sales |
Release dates |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Countries | Chile France Colombia Argentina Germany |
| Languages | Spanish German |
The film was named on the shortlist for Chilean's entry for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards,[4] but it was not selected.[5]
Synopsis
editPablo is a 12-year-old boy who attends the school established by Germans in Chile called Colonia Dignidad where he is the favorite of the leader of the colony, Uncle Paul. Over time, Pablo witnesses the strangest things that happen there: abuse, disappearances, demon-like creatures used to scare children. But in this wicked world a revolution is brewing, and it may be their only way out.[6][7]
Cast
editThe actors participating in this film are:[8][9]
- Salvador Insunza as Pablo
- Hanns Zischler as Uncle Paul
- Amalia Kassai as Gisela
- Noa Westermeyer as Rudolph
- Luis Dubó as Pastor
- David Gaete as Johannes
- Alex Gorlich as Gerhard
- Alejandro Goic as Colonel
- Giannina Fruttero as Cecilia
- Claudia Cabezas as Chilean Woman
- Paulina Urrutia as First Lady
- Vivian Mahler as Dorothea
- Philippa Zu Knyphausen as Ingrid
- Gerardo Naumann as Hermann
- Ignacio Solari as Benjamín
- Christiane Diaz as German Woman 1
- Victoria De Gregorio as German Woman 2
Release
editA Place Called Dignity had its international premiere on November 22, 2021, at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, Estonia.[10] It was commercially released on March 31, 2022, in Chilean theaters.[11]
Reception
editCritical reception
editRicardo Gallegos from La Estatuilla highlights the script work by Matías Rojas Valencia, portraying the suffocating environment of Colonia Dignidad, avoiding sensationalism. He also highlighted the work of audiovisual language to create a very effective sense of isolation.[12] Rob Aldam from Backseat Mafia wrote: "A Place Called Dignity is an impeccably made period drama which plays out like a dark fairy tale... Director Matias Rojas Valencia’s film does a great job of highlighting the horrendous practices which took place while, at the same time, being an engaging and moving drama."[13]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival | Grand Prix - Best Film | A Place Called Dignity | Nominated | [14] |
| 2022 | Huelva Latin American Film Festival | Best Director | Matías Rojas Valencia | Won | [15] |
| 2023 | Caleuche Awards | Best Leading Actor | Salvador Insunza | Nominated | [16] |
| Best Supporting Actress | Amalia Kassai | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Un lugar llamado dignidad: una película necesaria". Mundo Peliculas (in Spanish). 2022-04-06. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "'Un lugar llamado dignidad': La cinta chilena que indaga la perversa mente de Paul Schäfer llega a los cines - La Máquina Medio". 2023-07-26. Archived from the original on 2023-07-26. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ ""Un Lugar Llamado Dignidad" Tendrá su Estreno Internacional en el Festival de Cine de Tallin Black Nights - Estonia". Culturizarte (in Spanish). 2021-10-21. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "Hasta el próximo 19 de septiembre los miembros de la #Academia de Cine de Chile, podrán votar para elegir a la película que nos representará como candidata a Mejor Película Extranjera en los #Oscar 2023. ¡Conoce a las 14 películas en carrera!". Twitter. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ Gallegos, Ricardo (2022-08-10). "Oscar a Mejor Película Internacional 2023 – Todas las selecciones oficiales por país". La Estatuilla. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "Un lugar llamado dignidad". Cinechile (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ Amores, Raúl (2023-05-26). "Un lugar llamado Dignidad | Estreno Filmin - Tráiler, sinopsis". Los Lunes Seriéfilos - Cine, series, televisión y entretenimiento (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "Reparto de Un lugar llamado Dignidad (película 2021). Dirigida por Matías Rojas". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2023-07-26. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "Reparto de Un lugar llamado Dignidad - Película - 2021 - Elenco - Protagonistas - Lista de actores y actrices". CanalRGZ.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ ""Un lugar llamado Dignidad" lleva la memoria chilena al festival de Tallin". SWI swissinfo.ch (in Spanish). 2021-11-21. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "Un lugar llamado dignidad de Matías Rojas se estrena en salas - Entrevista". CineVista Blog. 2022-03-25. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ Gallegos, Ricardo (2021-11-24). "Crítica de "Un lugar llamado Dignidad", una inmersión atmósferica a un doloroso pasado (Tallinn 2021)". La Estatuilla. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "Tallinn Black Night Review: A PLace Called Dignity". Backseat Mafia. 2021-11-22. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "PÖFF announces its 2021 award winners". www.filmfestivals.com. 2021-11-29. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "Película inspirada en el caso Spiniak gana Festival de Cine Iberoamericano de Huelva". El Desconcierto - Prensa digital libre (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ^ "Premios Caleuche 2023: esta es la lista completa de las y los ganadores". ADN (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2023-01-30. Retrieved 2023-07-30.