REEL DICTATORSHIPS: A COMPARISON OF CINEMATIC PORTRAYALS OF THE FRANCO AND PINOCHET REGIMES

Authors

Patrick J. Thurston, Brigham Young University
Dr. Dale J. Pratt, Brigham Young University

Keywords

reel dictatorships, cinematic portrayals, Franco, Pinochet, regimes

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

History

Abstract

Notwithstanding its emphasis on entertainment, film is a highly political art. All movies, even those intended as entertainment, directly or indirectly transmit messages about politics and society. While the majority of motion pictures reinforce the socio-political status quo, various others powerfully protest perceived political injustice, oppression and despotism. This type of political cinema has played an especially important role as a weapon against dictatorship in Spain and Chile, as during the past twenty-five years, many Spanish and Chilean film makers have used film to depict and denounce the tyrannical rule of Francisco Franco (1936-1975) of Spain and Augusto Pinochet Ugarte (1973-1990) of Chile.

Recommended Citation

Thurston, Patrick J. and Pratt, Dr. Dale J. (2013) "REEL DICTATORSHIPS: A COMPARISON OF CINEMATIC PORTRAYALS OF THE FRANCO AND PINOCHET REGIMES," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 305.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/305