To begin the research of Patricio Guzmán with a film such as La Batalla de Chile was quite the sight, as we dove into one of the most gruesome times in Chilean history where the Insurrection of the Bourgeoisie, the Coup d’état and Popular Power in the 1970s are all covered. Learning that Guzmãn was on the field of protests which occurred as almost all of Chile would strike and speak out to their government, was incredibly impactful as it takes a lot of courage to speak out against a government, aiming (literally) at their own civilians. Capturing events such as the workers strike and the final protest in the film where another filmmaker would be shot is quite horrifying yet necessary as it proves to show this dark period. I would further like to watch the full La Batalla de Chile film series as it would bring more clarity to the events of this government coup d’état.

Reflecting back on my final assignment about the Argentine Dirty War which was another gruesome event taking Argentine lives and disappearing their own civilians, it is quite similar to what had occurred in Chile. Having watched this film and other Guzman films such as The Pearl Button helped immensely as it opened my eyes to what a government military is able to achieve.