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“Griselda” star Martín Rodríguez has joined the cast of Netflix’s “El Marginal” spinoff “En el barro.”

Argentine TV series “El Marginal” ran from 2016-2022 and is still available on Netflix. It tells the story of undercover cop Pastor (Juan Minujin) who infilitrates a prison while investigating a kidnapping, where he runs into a group of inmates led by the Borges brothers (Nicolás Furtado and Claudio Rissi).

The spinoff, titled “En el barro” (“In The Mud”) is being produced by Underground Producciones S.A. and Netflix. It is set in a women’s prison and follows two of “El Marginal’s” most talked-about characters in the original: the unscrupulous Gladys “La Borges” Guerra (played by Ana Garibaldi) and the cynical Sergio Antín (Gerardo Romano).

Rodríguez, who plays Jorge “Rivi” Ayala in “Griselda” opposite Sofia Vergara, has started shooting “En el barro” in Argentina. He plays prison guard Alan, who must...

Countless stories have been told about the male-dominated culture of drug kingpins such as Pablo Escobar and Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, but little has been written about female Columbian drug lord Griselda Blanco.

“Every story you’ve ever heard about Griselda is that she’s a demon and monster, but it’s never that simple,” says “Griselda” executive producer and showrunner Eric Newman. In telling her story, there needed to be an emotional heartbeat to the character as they peeled back her layers, Newman says. “One thing that was important to us was that the audience loved her, and we got on her side quickly because she does some pretty horrible things.”

Netflix’s six-part limited series “Griselda” stars Sofía Vergara as a woman who flees Colombia and rises in 1970s Miami. There, she builds her cocaine empire and charts a downfall marred by paranoia, power and, ultimately, tragedy.

Vergara,...

"Griselda", the grisly new crime drama TV series, directed by Eric Newman and Andrés Baiz, starring Sofía Vergara in prosthetic makeup, is currently in its third week at #1 on the Netflix English TV List:

"...'Griselda' is inspired by the degenerate life of ambitious 'Griselda Blanco', who created one of the most profitable drug cartels in history.

“In 1970's-80's Miami, Blanco's lethal blend of savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as the 'Godmother'..."

Cast also includes Alberto Guerra, Christian Tappan, Martín Rodríguez, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Vanessa Ferlito and Carolina Giraldo.

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Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Expats, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans and Griselda.

Expats premiere

Nicole Kidman joined creator Lulu Wang and co-stars Sarayu Blue and Jack Huston at the New York premiere of their Prime Video series on Sunday.

Amazon’s Albert Cheng, Lulu Wang, Nicole Kidman and Amazon’s Jennifer Salke

Feud: Capote vs. the Swans premiere

Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart, Demi Moore and Molly Ringwald walked the carpet alongside EP Ryan Murphy on Tuesday at the NYC premiere of their new Feud installment.

Jon Robin Baitz, Diane Lane, Chloe Sevigny, Ryan Murphy, Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore and Calista Flockhart Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts

Griselda premiere

Netflix hosted the U.S. premiere of its new limited series in Miami on Tuesday,...

The only surviving son of notorious “Cocaine Godmother” Griselda Blanco is suing to block the upcoming premiere of the Netflix limited series Griselda on the grounds that it relies on his “private narratives” without permission.

Plaintiff Michael Sepulveda Blanco alleges in paperwork filed Friday that Netflix, Sofia Vergara and other producers behind Griselda stole his “private artistic literary work” and will cause “irreparable injury” and “damage his reputation in the entertainment community” if he’s not given proper credit.

Billed as a “fictionalized” version of the life of the infamous Colombian drug queen,...

"Griselda" is a new 'drug crime' drama TV series, directed by Eric Newman and Andrés Baiz, starring Sofía Vergara in prosthetic makeup, streaming January 25, 2024 on Netflix:

"...'Griselda' is inspired by the degenerate life of ambitious 'Griselda Blanco', who created one of the most profitable drug cartels in history.

“In 1970's-80's Miami, Blanco's lethal blend of savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as the 'Godmother'..."

Cast also includes Alberto Guerra, Christian Tappan, Martín Rodríguez, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Vanessa Ferlito and Carolina Giraldo.

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“Griselda” is a revenge story. Yes, it’s an account of real-life drug queenpin Griselda Blanco’s (an engrossing Sofía Vergara) rise to The Godmother of the Medellín Cartel. But this tale isn’t an account of some distressed damsel who gets swept up in the underworld. Instead, what creator Eric Newman offers is a window into the mind of a highly meticulous and intelligent woman, intent on taking back everything that was ever stolen from her, even if she destroys herself in the process. Fast-paced and well-acted, the show is brutal, fascinating and full of high drama. It all begins with a bold escape.

Produced by the team behind “Narcos,” the limited series opens in the late 1970s in Medellín, Columbia. An obviously distressed, injured Griselda rushes in the front door of her well-curated home. She makes a frantic phone call to a friend, Carmen (Paulina Dávila), before packing...

A new year is around the corner, and Netflix is ready to celebrate! The streamer has released its full list of titles that will be coming to its platform to start 2024 off right, including classics and library hits, such as the first three films in the “John Wick” franchise, Train to Busan, and more.

The bulk of Netflix’s new titles, though, comes from its own original series, films, comedy specials, documentaries, and animes. Debuting in January will be “The Brothers Sun,” a new black comedy action series starring Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, and Michelle Yeoh; as well as the Sofía Vergara-led mini-series “Griselda”; new seasons of “Queer Eye” and “Masters of the Universe: Revolution”; Dan Levy’s dramedy “Good Grief”; and comedy specials from Jacqueline Novak, Jack Whitehall, and Rachid Badouri.

Check out The Streamable’s Top 5 picks for what’s coming to Netflix this month, and...

"Griselda" is a new 'drug crime' drama TV series, directed by Eric Newman and Andrés Baiz, starring Sofía Vergara, streaming January 25, 2024 on Netflix:

"...'Griselda' is inspired by the degenerate life of ambitious 'Griselda Blanco', who created one of the most profitable drug cartels in history.

“In 1970's-80's Miami, Blanco's lethal blend of savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as the 'Godmother'..."

Cast also includes Alberto Guerra, Christian Tappan, Martín Rodríguez, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Vanessa Ferlito and Carolina Giraldo.

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Griselda is Netflix’s latest narco-drama, starring Sofía Vergara in the titular role. The streaming giant has just released the first trailer for the series. This inaugural look at Vergara’s portrayal of Griselda Blanco shows the Godmother of Miami’s rise through the ranks of the cartel, all the way to the top.

Netflix released the trailer on their official YouTube channel, with the description reading “Queenpin. Innovator. Mother. Killer. Griselda is a woman of substance. From the minds that brought you Narcos comes Griselda.” The limited drama series is being executive produced by Eric Newman, who was involved in Narcos and Narcos: Mexico. It follows the titular Griselda Blanco, who ran the Miami drug scene in the 1980s.

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The trailer opens to...

Emmy nominee Sofia Vergara (Modern Family) stars as Griselda Blanco, known as The Godmother of the underworld, in Netflix’s Griselda. The new trailer reveals Griselda’s not just a savvy businesswoman and mother, she’s also a killer who basically owns Miami.

“From the earliest days of my research for what became Narcos, [Griselda] leapt out at me as a fascinating character,” said series creator Eric Newman in an interview with Netflix’s Tudum. “I have always endeavored to humanize complicated people, many of whom have been considered evil, and Griselda offered both the greatest challenge and opportunity.”

In addition to Vergara, the six-episode limited series stars Alberto Guerra as Dario Sepúlveda, Christian Tappan as Arturo Mesa, Martín Rodríguez as Rivi Ayala, Juliana Aidén Martinez as June Hawkins, and Vanessa Ferlito as Carmen Gutiérrez. Carolina Giraldo (a.k.a Karol G), Fredy Yate, Paulina Dávila, José Zúñiga, Camilo Jiménez Varón,...

"Griselda" is a new 'drug crime' drama TV series, directed by Eric Newman and Andrés Baiz, starring Sofía Vergara, streaming January 25, 2024 on Netflix:

"...'Griselda' is inspired by the degenerate life of ambitious 'Griselda Blanco', who created one of the most profitable drug cartels in history. In 1970's-80's Miami, Blanco's lethal blend of savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as the 'Godmother'..."

Cast also includes Alberto Guerra, Christian Tappan, Martín Rodríguez, Juliana Aidén Martinez, Vanessa Ferlito and Carolina Giraldo.

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Sofia Vergara transforms into notorious “Cocaine Godmother” Griselda Blanco in the first trailer for the upcoming Netflix limited series Griselda, which also features Karol G in her acting debut.

Already the subject of countless documentaries, the “queenpin” drug lord gets the Scarface treatment — right down to the Debbie Harry nod in the trailer’s song choice, a Spanish language version of Blondie’s “Call Me” — from Vergara and the team behind Narcos, with that series’ director Andrés Baiz helming all six episodes of Griselda.

The limited series is “inspired by...

Sofia Vergara jettisons her funny, family-friendly persona as she steps into the shoes of a notorious boss lady who held a grip on the Miami drug scene in the late 70s and early 80s. Narcos and Narcos: Mexico showrunners return to the hectic cartel drama with the new series. This new Netflix show features Vergara as a drug cartel kingpin, or rather queenpin. Not only is it a serious turn for Vergara, who is known for her popular comedy series Modern Family with Julie Bowen, but she also showcases an extreme ruthlessness as the villainous Griselda. The series is based on true events and comes from creators Eric Newman & Doug Miro & Ingrid Escajeda & Carlo Bernard. Netflix has just released the new trailer as well as new images, courtesy of Deadline.

The official synopsis from Netflix reads,

“Griselda is inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Griselda Blanco, who...

“Doctor Who” Releases 60th Anniversary Specials Trailer

Allons-y, fellow Whovians! BBC has released the first official trailer for the highly anticipated “Doctor Who” 60th Anniversary specials, which will see David Tennant return and companion Catherine Tate reprising her fan-favorite role as Donna Noble.

Watch the trailer for the “Doctor Who” 60th Anniversary specials below:

The classic long-running British sci-fi series, which originally debuted in 1963 and ran through 1989 before it was rebooted in 2005, follows the adventures of a rogue Time Lord who goes by the name “the Doctor” as he travels (and saves) the universe with the help of a series of companions in his Tardis, a stolen time machine. Able to regenerate the Doctor has so far been portrayed by 13 actors in the series’ history, with “Sex Education” star Ncuti Gatwa due up to succeed as the Fifteenth Doctor. If you can follow the wibbly wobbly, timey wimey timeline, Tennant,...

Griselda is coming soon to Netflix. The streaming service has announced a premiere date with the release of a trailer. The limited drama series is from Eric Newman, Doug Miro, Ingrid Escajeda, and Carlo Bernard. Six episodes have been produced.

Starring Sofía Vergara, Alberto Guerra, Christian Tappan, Martín Rodríguez, Juliana Aidén Martinez, and Vanessa Ferlito, the series takes viewers back to the 1970s and 1980s and follows the life of Griselda Blanco (Vergara) as she becomes the "Godmother" of the Miami crime scene.

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Sofía Vergara is in charge.

On Thursday, Netflix dropped the first teaser for the new series “Griselda”, from the creators of “Narcos”, in which the former “Modern Family” star plays the leader of a drug cartel.

Read More: First Look At Sofía Vergara’s Dark Makeover As Infamous Drug Lord Griselda Blanco In Upcoming Netflix Series ‘Griselda’

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“‘Griselda’ is inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history,” the official description reads. “In 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as ‘the Godmother.”

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The short teaser opens with Vergara, in voice-over, saying, “I heard that you like my product,” over shots of drugs being packaged.

“We can make a lot of money together,” she continues.

Sofia Vergara looks unrecognizable in Netflix’s Griselda teaser trailer in which she stars as the Colombian drug lord.

Vergara plays the drug lord in the titular role on the limited series and gets down to business in the short trailer. Griselda is a production from the minds behind Narcos and Narcos: Mexico, brought to life by the creative duo Eric Newman and Doug Miro. Joining them as executive producers are Ingrid Escajeda, who also shares co-showrunner responsibilities with Miro and Carlo Bernard. All episodes are directed by Andrés Baiz, while Vergara and Luis Balaguer, representing Latin World Entertainment, serve as executive producers.

Related: Sofía Vergara Is the Cocaine Godmother in First Griselda Photos

Griselda Blanco was known by aliases such as the Black Widow, La Madrina, and the Cocaine Godmother, held a position of immense influence as one of the leading cocaine traffickers during the 1980s and played a...

In case you were unaware, the teaser trailer for Netflix’s Griselda is quick to point out that the limited series comes from the creative minds behind Narcos. The 40-second video concentrates the action in one room, with a dark and gritty color palette helping deliver the teaser’s ominous vibe.

Four-time Emmy Award nominee Sofia Vergara stars as the titular character in the six-episode series inspired by the life of Griselda Blanco. Per Netflix: Blanco “created one of the most profitable cartels in history. In 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as ‘the Godmother.'”

Sofia Vergara as Griselda in episode 1 of ‘Griselda’ (Photo Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023)

Joining Vergara are Alberto Guerra as Dario Sepúlveda, Christian Tappan as Arturo Mesa, Martín Rodríguez as Rivi Ayala, Juliana Aidén Martinez as June Hawkins,...

Netflix has just released a teaser trailer for the period crime drama Griselda. The show is a new serious turn for Sofía Vergara. Vergara is usually known for comedies in which she plays glamorous characters, such as Modern Family, Hot Pursuit with Reese Witherspoon, Chasing Papi, and Chef. Lately, you can catch the comedic actress as one of the voices in the Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx dog comedy Strays. This new Netflix show features Vergara as a drug cartel kingpin, or rather queenpin. Not only is it a serious turn for Vergara, but she also showcases her ruthlessness as Griselda. The series comes from creators Eric Newman & Doug Miro & Ingrid Escajeda & Carlo Bernard.

The official synopsis from Netflix reads,

“Griselda is inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. In 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal...

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Netflix has revealed Griselda, its limited series from the creators of Narcos, will premiere in 2024.

The six-part series will debut on Thursday, January 25, 2024.

All episodes will be available on day one, and with the series being billed as limited, we're sure it will be the entire series.

Yes, some projects have been renewed based on their success, so that could change down the line.

Griselda is inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history.

In 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco's lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as "the Godmother."

Vergara is best known for playing the fun-loving Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on ABC's hit Modern Family.

Since 2020, she's been a judge on America's Got Talent,...

Netflix has dropped its first teaser trailer for “Griselda,” a new limited series starring Sofia Vergara in her first dramatic role. The Emmy nominee also serves as an executive producer alongside “Narcos” and “Narcos: Mexico” creators Eric Newman and Andrés Baiz (who also directs all six episodes). “Griselda” will debut globally on Netflix on January 25, 2024. Watch the trailer below.

According to the streamer, “‘Griselda’ is inspired by the life of the savvy and ambitious Colombian, Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. In the 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as ‘the Godmother.'”

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“Griselda” consists of six one-hour episodes. Starring alongside Vergara are Alberto Guerra (Dario Sepúlveda), Christian Tappan (Arturo Mesa...

We’re seeing the first footage of Sofia Vergara as real-life drug queenpin Griselda Blanco in Netflix’s upcoming limited series, Griselda, which is set to premiere January 25, 2024.

Created by Eric Newman, Doug Miro, Ingrid Escajeda and Carlo Bernard, the six-episode series chronicles the life of Colombian-born Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history. In 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as “the Godmother.”

Blanco burst onto the pop culture scene after her exploits were highlighted in the 2006 documentary Cocaine Cowboys and its sequel two years later from Billy Corben. She was portrayed by Catherine Zeta-Jones in the Lifetime biopic Cocaine Godmother in 2018.

Alberto Guerra (Dario Sepúlveda), Christian Tappan (Arturo Mesa), Martín Rodríguez (Rivi Ayala), Juliana Aidén Martinez (June Hawkins), Vanessa Ferlito (Carmen Gutiérrez) also star.

Netflix has slated Sofia Vergara’s drug cartel series “Griselda” for a January 2024 premiere date, and you can watch the first trailer for the latest show from the executive producers of “Narcos” right now.

The limited drama series, which hails from the creators and EPs of “Narcos,” will launch globally on Jan. 25, 2024 on the streamer. Vergara stars as Griselda Blanco, a savvy Colombian cartel leader who crafted one of the most profitable cartels in history.

The official logline is as follows: “In 1970s-80s Miami, Blanco’s lethal blend of unsuspected savagery and charm helped her expertly navigate between business and family, leading her to become widely known as ‘the Godmother.'”

“You’ve thought about me a lot, haven’t you?” Vergara’s Griselda says to a slew of wannabe distributors in the teaser. “I heard that you like my product. We can make a lot of money together.

Yaaas, queen(pin): Sofia Vergara’s limited series Griselda now has a release date at Netflix.

The drama, in which the Modern Family alum stars as real-life Colombian drug boss Griselda Blanco, will be released in its entirety — six one-hour episodes — on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024.

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“In 1970s-80s Miami,” the official logline reads,...

Bhubaneswar, Jan 16 (Ians) France maintained their chances of qualifying for the quarterfinal by beating South Africa 2-1 in a Pool A match of the Fih Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium here on Monday.

France had started with a 0-8 defeat against World No. 1 Australia while South Africa had lost 0-1 to Argentina.

France and South Africa have competed multiple times over the past year in the Fih Hockey Pro League as well as the recently concluded Fih Hockey Men’s Nations Cup. In the Pro League, it was France who got the better of South Africa twice, while South Africa gained the upper hand in the Nations Cup. With both teams facing opening-day losses to Argentina and Australia, the head-to-head encounter was crucial for them both to try and win to avoid the bottom spot and try to make it to the quarterfinals or the crossovers.

Territory aims to forge stronger ties with five territories here in Cannes to boost co-productions.

The Chilean contingent at Cannes Film Festival has been staging meetings to forge stronger ties with counterparts in Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Belgium and Croatia.

While Chile – represented by Pablo Larraín’s Competition selection Neruda and Alejandro Jodorowsky’s Directors’ Fortnight entry Endless Poetry [pictured] – already enjoys co-production agreements with Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Canada, Italy and France, it has been setting up development lines.

Martín Rodríguez, executive secretary of the Council For The Audiovisual Industry (Caia), announced a $100,000 fund to back two projects involving Chile and Argentina and another $100,000 fund for a project between Chile and Brazil.

The objective is to give the minority country in a project access to funds it might not otherwise have secured.

“It’s an initiative that Argentina and Brazil already had between one another and it’s working for them, that’s why they wanted to implement it with...

Chilean authorities and representatives participate once more in one of the most important film festivals in the world and CinemaChile’s Executive Director, Constanza Arena, will again coordinate the mission. Among the authorities traveling with the delegation are:ProChile’s Roberto Paiva, the Europe Department coordinator,Patricia Matta, ProChile’s representatives in France,Pedro Durán andCamille Perón, representing the Cnca the Arts and Audiovisual Industry Council’s Executive Secretary,Martin Rodríguez, and the Strategic Programs and International Affairs Director, Tatiana Emden, also present, Joyce Zylberberg, Film Commission Chile general Coordinator.

CinemaChile’s Executive Director, Constanza Arena, noted the ongoing presence of the Chilean delegation abroad, which accounts for the powerful Chilean audiovisual industry development and stated regarding the Cannes Film Festival, “This is simply the most important yearly mission for our country and we are fully prepared”.

Culture Minister till last week, Claudia Barattini, claims that Chilean cinematography has obtained incredible international acknowledgments in recent years, this being the result of several factors: A state that invested in audiovisual production and filmmakers that have created quality works. Films are the most potent instruments for the country’s image today, as others were in other times. At some point, Chile was known for the dictatorship, sadly, Chile was known by its political aspects, but today people talk about Chilean films around the world and they know about Chile via its cinematography”, states Barattini.

Chilean Films at Marche du Film

This year Chile participates with a 45-person delegation integrated by filmmakers, producers, directors and authorities that attend the festival’s industry market with 40 projects in different stages of production, including several titles that have already been awarded in other film festivals.

According to ProChile’s Director, Roberto Paiva, who reassures the support of the agency to the national audiovisual industry: “Creative industries in its cultural and economic dimension, contribute to the establishment a powerful country image abroad. That is why we support the audiovisual sector in a joint effort with the private sector, with CinemaChile’s sector trademark and our Creative Industries sector plan. Both projects’ objectives are to diversify the sectors and markets that national artists and entrepreneurs aim for."

ProChile France- Commercial Director, Pedro Durán, “Our presence at the Cannes Film Festival with the highest quality films and production abilities, convey the culture and creativity that are the essential basis for our country’s development. It also fosters Chile’s image placing it at the highest level in France, where education and culture are the building blocks that portray our new generation’s projections for the Xxi century”.

The task will be completed with the help of the Arts and Audiovisual Industry Council (Caia) of the Cnca. Martín Rodríguez, Caia’s Executive Secretary states, “It has been 45 years since the last screening of a Chilean film at the Director’s Fortnight and powerful political and social content is the common denominator of the films that reach Cannes. 45 years ago the new Chilean Cinema showed a strong connection with the political-social accounts of what happened in our country. This year the Chile Factory film, as well as, 'Allende, mi Abuelo Allende,' are marked by the 70’s heritage, which was branded in our souls and memory”.

Precisely due to the support and funding from the Arts and Audiovisual Industry Council of the Cnca, via its program to support International Market and Festival attendance, 8 production houses, their delegates and their projects will be in attendance.

The official delegation includes Errante Productions, represented by the producer Paola Castillo, who takes the projects: "El último lugar," "Cielo," "La Frontera," "La directiva" and "Allende, mi abuelo Allende;" ChileDoc, represented by Flor Rubina and the documentaries: "Escapes de Gas," "Habeas Corpus," "Surire," "Chicago Boys," "Sin Alma," "Al final del día," "Aquí nos quedamos," "Estadio en el Desierto" and "Temporeras."

Fábula, represented by Juan de Dios Larraín, with: "La Princesita," "Neruda" and "Una mujer fantástica;" Invercine, represented by Esteban Larraín, with the films: "Mary & Mike" and "El fotógrafo de Dios." Also part of the delegation, Josephine Schroeder of Cinestación, with "1976," "Tarde para morir joven," "Mar," "San Cristóbal," "Lo que queda," "La última Tierra;" Producer Karina Yuri –representing Miguel Littin and his production house, Miguel Littin Eirl, who will attend with "Allende en su laberinto;" StoryBoard, represented by Gabriela Sandoval, with "La mujer de Barro," "El Paraíso" and "Forastero," represented by Gregorio González with: "No soy Lorena," "Aurora," "Tierra Yerma," "Mucha ex poco Sex" and "Invumche."

The rest of the delegation is comprised by 21 directors and producers, among these, Marcia Tambutti, director of "Allende, mi abuelo Allende," the only national feature in the official selection of the Director’s Fortnight; Mariana Tejos (producer) and Ignacio Juricic (director), with the short film, "Locas perdidas," competing in Cinéfondation along with school films from all over the world. Also attending, Manuela Martelli, Ignacio Rodríguez, Matías Rojas Valencia and Teresita Ugarte, selected directors of the Chile Factory program, produced in alliance with the Cannes Director’s Fortnight, CinemaChile, The Culture and Arts National Council and Quijote Films.

In regards to new talents, Rodrigo Espinosa, director of Dirac (Cultural Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), confirms their support, “Chilean filmmaking has shown undeniable growth, which translates into ongoing presence on International festivals, receiving awards and extending widely within distribution circuits. For Dirac, it’s fundamental to contribute to the visibility of a new generation of creators, who reflect in their works the different realities and problems of our current Chilean society. We proudly present, via these new talents, our sponsorship to national cinema."

Chile Factory

Within the Chile Factory project, The four Chilean filmmakers were selected: Manuela Martelli, Ignacio Rodríguez, Matías Rojas Valencia and Teresita Ugarte, they each co-directed a short film with a foreign director. Their premieres will take place at the Cannes Director’s Fortnight. The Taipei Factory and the Nordic Factory preceded this initiative unheard of in Chile; these are milestones that highlight the trajectory of these four productions that will represent our country. The Factory aims to reveal new talents through a selective workshop that concludes with a feature film made collectively by all four national directors and four international directors. Each pair creates a 15-minute short film that gives way to the Chile Factory feature, which will have its international premiere at the Directors’ Fortnight opening.

“The Cannes Film Festival is the most important showcase and gathering point for the international audiovisual industry in the world. The Chile Film Commission is part of these efforts to foster the promotion done by the national audiovisual industry, reinforcing Chile’s positive image, which is not only seen as privileged with spectacular filming locations, but also relying on a powerful and united filming community that meets international standards, ready to take on the most demanding international productions on Chilean soil," said Joyce Zylberberg, Chilean Film Commission General Manager.