Synopsis

Territories is a documentary series about the resurgence of Indigenous communities along the northern, central, and southern coasts of Chile. This short film portrays the Azócar family on their land, which is threatened by large-scale real estate development. The series examines the role of Indigenous peoples in modern society, particularly in this first short film, which highlights the fishing and shellfish-gathering communities of the Chango people and their connection to the sea, contrasting them with modern lifestyles that are disconnected from their natural roots.

Team

• Francisco

  López Balló

  Director

  Francisco López Balló was born in Santiago, Chile in 1973. He studied audiovisual
  communication in Chile. He directed music videos for local singers. In 1997, he traveled to Paris, France to study film at FEMIS. “The Machine Gun Woman” is his first feature documentary, in co-production with France.

• Francia

  Aranda

  Producer

  Francia Aranda Aliaga is a Chilean journalist, filmmaker and executive producer. Working in film and documentary production since 1998, her credits include Neruda (2014), Manos (2013), Mosca (2022) and Redolés +50 años de cabaret (2023). She is a member of the Chilean Film Academy.

Technical Info

Year of production: 2026
Format: Full HD
Duration: 4 x 26 minutes
Countries: Chile
Director(s): Francisco López Balló
Producer(s): Francia Aranda
Production Company: Ballover Films Spa
Website: balloverfilms.cl
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