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Chilean Cinema: Isolation Fuels Global Success
20 Apr
Summary
- Chilean producers attribute global film success to geographic isolation.
- Co-production is essential for Chilean films due to small domestic market.
- Supporting directors is key to Fabula's prolific and successful output.
At the 41st Guadalajara Film Festival, Chilean producers Pablo and Juan de Dios Larraín of Fabula discussed their company's international expansion. They reflected on Chilean and Latin American cinema's growth from a small industry to a global force. When asked about Chile's prolific creative output despite its size, the brothers theorized that geographic isolation, bordered by mountains and the Pacific, might drive filmmakers to achieve recognition abroad.
Juan de Dios Larraín highlighted that Chile's small market necessitates co-production, making it essential for filmmakers to seek funding and collaborate internationally from the outset. This limitation, he explained, fosters adaptability and growth. Pablo Larraín stressed the paramount importance of supporting directors, citing Fabula's consistent success with filmmakers like Sebastián Lelio and Maite Alberdi.
Television also played a significant role in Fabula's evolution, providing crucial support that allowed the company to transition from a small, independent outfit to a more structured, corporate entity. The Oscar win for 'A Fantastic Woman' further solidified their international standing, enabling them to seize new opportunities as their ambitions grew.
