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Chile has maintained a regular presence at the Cannes Film Festival since the 1950s, with films appearing in both competitive and non-competitive sections. The country's participation was particularly active in the early 1970s. The military dictatorship from 1973 to 1990 stifled artistic expression, leading to a more sporadic presence in the 1980s and 1990s. Since the early 2000s, Chilean involvement in the festival has become increasingly consistent, reflecting a resurgence in the country's filmmaking scene and its growing participation in international cinema.
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- Juries
- Main competition
- Official selection
- In Competition
- Un Certain Regard
- Out of Competition
- Special Screenings
- Short Films Competition
- Cinéfondation
- Parallel sections
- Critics' Week
- Directors' Fortnight
- Sources
Chilean productions have received recognition at the festival, including No (2012), directed by Pablo Larraín, which won in the Directors' Fortnight (as a Chile–United States co-production), and Simon of the Mountain (2024), directed by Federico Luis, which won in the Critics' Week (as an Argentina–Chile–Uruguay co-production).
Chilean cinema featured at Cannes is often characterized by political themes, a strong documentary tradition, and frequent international co-productions. Established filmmakers such as Patricio Guzmán, Pablo Larraín, Raúl Ruiz, and Miguel Littín have represented Chile on multiple occasions. In recent years, directors including Marcela Said and Felipe Gálvez have continued this presence, contributing to the country's ongoing visibility at the festival.