What I appreciated most is the film’s tone. It’s hopeful—not naively so, but grounded in the real possibility of change. The title, My Imaginary Country, speaks to the dream of a more just Chile that is beginning to take shape in reality. Guzmán doesn’t gloss over the difficulties ahead, but he respects the revolutionary  power of collective action.The cinematography is deliberate. Even when showing scenes of confrontation and resistance, Guzmán finds moments of beauty like using graffiti as art, flags waving in slow motion, the quiet resilience in protestors’ faces. His use of montage and reflective voiceover creates a film that goes beyond journalism. He doesn’t rely heavily on political elites or analysts, Guzmán lets ordinary people speak highlighting the depth and diversity of the movement. This choice feels both refreshing and powerful, underlining a broader shift in who gets to tell the story of a nation.

Madison Reed