Transition, shame and a new star of Chilean cinema: the keys to understanding “The Thaw”
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At a glance
- Chilean director Manuela Martelli’s film “The Thaw” has opened in local theaters after receiving praise during its European debut.
- The Chilean Film Academy selected the movie to represent the country in the Oscar category for Best International Feature Film.
After earning praise in Europe, Manuela Martelli’s “The Thaw” has arrived in Chilean theaters with its sights set on the 2027 Oscars. The film has been selected by the Chilean Film Academy to represent the country in the Best International Feature Film category.
BioBioChile presents the movie through the themes of transition and shame, while also highlighting the emergence of a new star in Chilean cinema.
Originally published by BioBioChile in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.