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Chronicles the experiences of Miguel Littin, an exiled Chilean film director who returned to his homeland disguised as an Uruguayan businessman and traveled throughout the country making a secret documentary about the military government
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YA Miguel Littin secretly returned to Chile in 1985 after having been exiled 12 years earlier following the death of Salvador Allende. The purpose of his trip was to make a film of Chile today, which he did with six film crewsnone of whom knew of the existence of the other five. Garcia Marquez met Littin in Madrid in 1986 and felt the account of the filming needed to be told. He interviewed Littin for 18 hours, and the result is this exciting book. In order to avoid arrest, Littin underwent a complete physical transformation. Placing himself in the role of a wealthy Uraguayan business man, he experienced the bittersweet pain of returning to his homeland, yet not being able to reveal his identity. Garcia Marquez is a master storyteller who admits that Littin's thinking is not his own, but who believes that the story must be told. Elaborate passwords, film smuggled to Europe, and fear of being followed make for a daring adventure that has the wonderful advantages of being true and providing the best examples of character, patriotism, and courage. The film was shown on television and has been edited and released for movie theaters. Barbara Weathers, Duchesne Academy, Houston
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- PublisherGranta Books
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 1862071160
- ISBN 13 9781862071162
- BindingPaperback
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Book Description Trade Paperback. Condition: New. New - Unread - Vintage - May Have Minor Shelf Wear To The Dust Jacket. - For More Information On Condition. - Please See All Photos. - In 1973, Chilean Film Director Miguel Littin Was Exiled During The Turmoil That Followed The Assassination Of President Salvador Allende. Twelve Years Later, Disguised As An Uraguayan Businessman, He Returned To His Country And Spent Six Weeks "Making A Film That Made Fun Of The Dangers Of Military Power." In Nobelist Marquez's Hands, This Is A Scary, Exhilarating And Sometimes Hilarious Tale Of Bizarre Coincidences, Hairbreadth Escapes And Ludicrous Foul-Ups (Getting A Shave And Haircut In Concepcion, Littin Discovers Afterward That His Meticulous Disguise Has Been Ruined). His Brashness Is Impressive: At One Point He Manages To Shoot Some Footage Inside Gen. Augusto Pinochet's Private Office. In The End He Escapes By Air, Fantasizing That The Dictator Will Soon Be "Dragging Behind The 105,000-Foot Donkey's Tail Of Film We Had Pinned On Him." A Rousing Adventure Story, This Is Also The Best Reportage Available About Conditions In Chile Today. Seller Inventory # 001090
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