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Movies about South America: 10 great films to watch
We look at 10 great films about South America that provide context to the rich and colorful history of this great continent A British education is one of the most valuable things you can have. It provides a broad knowledge of the world, ranging from the sciences to the humanities. Unfortunately, in our pursuit of this breadth of knowledge, we lose much of the depth in individual areas. The subject of history is a notable example. Students are taught about the world wars, the monarchy, the industrial revolution, and even the history of irrigation (which, ironically, is pretty dry), but they learn a lot...
Movies about South America: 10 great films to watch
We look at 10 great films about South America that provide context to the rich and colorful history of this great continent
A British education is one of the most valuable things you can have. It provides a broad knowledge of the world, ranging from the sciences to the humanities. Unfortunately, in our pursuit of this breadth of knowledge, we lose much of the depth in individual areas.
The subject of history is a notable example. Students are taught about the world wars, the monarchy, the industrial revolution, and even the history of irrigation (which, ironically, is pretty dry), but they learn very little about large parts of the world, such as South America. Most of us know the names of Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, General Pinochet and Hugo Chavez, but can share very little beyond the basics.
Atlas & Boots' journey through South America revealed some fascinating facts that made me want to learn more about the continent. Of course, watching movies about South America won't paint a 100% accurate or nuanced picture of the continent, but it's a great place to start. Here are some of the best films that provide context to the rich and colorful history of this great continent.
Note: “Score” comes from review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes.
| 1. | NoYear: 2012Country: ChileLanguage: SpanishResult: 93%The Oscar-nominated true story of an advertising executive who designed a campaign to defeat dictator Augusto Pinochet in Chile's 1988 referendum. |
| 2. | The Year My Parents Went on VacationO Ano em Que Meus Pais Saíram de FériasYear: 2006Country: BrazilLanguage: Brazilian Portuguese, YiddishRating: 83%The story of a little boy left alone by his parents on the streets of Brazil. Mauro adjusts to his new life against the backdrop of the 1970 World Cup and the increasing power of the military dictatorship. |
| 3. | The Motorcycle DiariesDiarios de MotocicletaYear: 2004Country: Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, VenezuelaLanguage: Spanish, QuechuaScore: 84%A coming-of-age road movie about revolutionary Che Guevara's journey through South America and how it shaped his ambitions and ideals. |
| 4. | MachucaYear: 2004Country: ChileLanguage: SpanishResult: 89%As Chile heads toward civil war, three young children attempt to bridge the gap between their very different backgrounds and face moral trials far beyond their comprehension. |
| 5. | Bus 174Onibus 174Year: 2002Country: BrazilLanguage: Portuguese (Brazil), SpanishRating: 99%A documentary about June 12, 2000, the day Rio de Janeiro bus 174 was occupied by a gunman who threatened to shoot all the passengers. The incident, which was broadcast live on all Brazilian television channels, quickly turned into a tragedy. |
| 6. | City of GodCidade de DeusYear: 2002Country: BrazilLanguage: Portuguese (Brazil)Score: 90%Two boys growing up in a violent neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro take different paths in life: one becomes a photographer, the other a drug dealer. |
| 7. | MissingYear: 1982Country: ChileLanguage: English, SpanishScore: 96%When an idealistic writer disappears during the right-wing military coup in Chile in 1973, his wife and father, an American businessman, begin a desperate search to find him. |
| 8. | Pixote: The Law of the WeakestPixote: a Lei do Mais FracoYear: 1981Country: BrazilLanguage: Portuguese (Brazil)Score: 100%Pixote, a 10-year-old runaway, is arrested on the streets of São Paulo. After a stay in a local youth prison, his life of petty crime escalates into violence and death. |
| 9. | Aguirre, the Wrath of GodAguirre, the Wrath of GodYear: 1972Country: Modern PeruLanguage: German, Quechua, SpanishRating: 98%In the 16th century, the ruthless Don Lope de Aguirre leads a Spanish expedition in search of El Dorado, the mythical city of gold. |
| 10. | Butch Cassidy and the Sundance KidYear: 1969Country: BoliviaLanguage: English, SpanishRating: 89%Two North American bank robbers flee to Bolivia when the law gets too close. We admit it has little educational value, but it's great fun and offers a pretty accurate representation of Bolivia! |
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