
Dialogues of the Exiles
1975

1987
Director
Jorge Durán
Runtime
99 minutes
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Teenager and his Chilean parents live in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in exile, after his brother is killed by the military government in Chile. Years later, still haunted by the past, he undergoes a crisis when he learns his cousin had been arrested in Santiago, and quarrels with his family when he decides to know his country and the details of his past.
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The Colour of His Destiny is a politically charged drama that finds its strength in its refusal to adhere to monolithic national or institutional narratives. By centering on the Chilean diaspora in Brazil, the film offers a rich exploration of ethnic identity and the psychological toll of state-sponsored violence. While the film excels at deconstructing traditional power structures and exploring the complexities of exile, it remains narrow in its social scope. The narrative is heavily weighted toward political and familial trauma, leaving little room for the representation of other marginalized identities. Ultimately, the film serves as a powerful critique of systemic oppression, though it lacks breadth regarding gendered or sexual identity nuances.

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