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Valdivia 20/11 16:00 hrs

Universidad Austral de Chile
Cine Club UACh, Campus Isla Teja, Valdivia

Valparaíso 22/11 19:30 hrs

Insomnia Valparaíso Teatro Condell
Condell 1585, Valparaíso

Antofagasta 23/11 20:00 hrs

Esquina Retornable Club de Cine
El Tabo 665, Antofagasta

Chillán 23/11 18:00 hrs

CECAL UdeC Chillán –
Isabel Riquelme 479, Chillán

Valparaíso 27/11 17:00 HRS

Insomnia Valparaíso Teatro Condell
Condell 1585, Valparaíso

premiere / 31-10 / Santiago

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Tuesday, October 31, 7 pm at the MMDH Auditorium / Santiago

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AMSTERDAM, NL, Sept. 01, 2023 – Nemad©c, an independent film production company based in the Netherlands, proudly announces the launch ofARMED with a BRUSH, a full-feature documentary portraying the works and lives of Chilean street art movement Brigada Ramona Parra (BRP).

The BRP originated in 1968 as a propaganda department of the JJCC (Juventudes Comunistas de Chile, Chilean Communist Youth League). As a young group they supported the democratically elected President Salvador Allende.

The early members of the Brigada Ramona Parra (named after a political activist assassinated in Santiago in 1946) painted verbal messages on strategically placed walls of the capital to communicate their views in support of democracy and equality. Their art form evolved into colourful murals depicting symbols of what they have always believed to be basic human rights, while lashing out against totalitarian regimes and social inequalities.

During the Pinochet regime, members of the BRP were captured, tortured, and killed, while others went into exile. Still, BRP members persisted in their belief that the paintbrush was mightier than the sword, that ideas would eventually conquer senseless violence and repression.

Today’s BRP is stronger and more determined than ever to peacefully paint for justice and equality among Chileans. Despite the political lull, the BRP brigadistas remain relentless in their strife for a more equitable democracy in Chile, passing their art form and beliefs on to even younger generations, relentlessly, colourfully depicting the dreams and hopes forever painted in the hearts and minds of the Chilean people.

In a series of compelling interviews spanning across three generations and nearly 60 years of paintbrush wielding, ARMED with a BRUSH explores the origins, motivations, symbolism, and evolution of this unique, bold, relentless pacifist movement in a country still wrought with unsolved social and political issues. This never-ending search for justice and equality among the Chilean people may be best expressed by Chin Chin, a senior brigadista, whose firm belief is that (they) “can change the world”.

About Nèmad@c: Nemad©c is an independent film production company founded by audiovisual editor and director Nèma van Raalte. With over 20 years of experience in editing and directing for the Dutch television industry, and having had one of her earlier documentaries selected for the Dutch Film Festival in Utrecht, the Netherlands, Ms. Van Raalte is launching her first full-length production, ARMED with a BRUSH.

 

Nemad©c Launches South American Street Art Documentary

AMSTERDAM, NL, Oct. 01, 2023 – Nemad©c, an independent film production company based in the Netherlands, proudly announces the launch of ARMED with a BRUSH, a documentary portraying the works and lives of Chilean street art movement Brigada Ramona Parra (BRP).

The BRP originated in 1968 as a propaganda department of the JJCC (Juventudes Comunistas de Chile, Chilean Communist Youth League). As a young group they supported the democratically elected President Salvador Allende.

The early members of the Brigada Ramona Parra (named after a political activist assassinated in Santiago in 1946) painted verbal messages on strategically placed walls of the capital to communicate their views in support of democracy and equality. Their art form evolved into colourful murals depicting symbols of what they have always believed to be basic human rights, while lashing out against totalitarian regimes and social inequalities.

During the Pinochet regime, members of the BRP were captured, tortured, and killed, while others went into exile. Still, BRP members persisted in their belief that the paintbrush was mightier than the sword, that ideas would eventually conquer senseless violence and repression.

Today’s BRP is stronger and more determined than ever to peacefully paint for justice and equality among Chileans. Despite the political lull, the BRP brigadistas remain relentless in their strife for a more equitable democracy in Chile, passing their art form and beliefs on to even younger generations, relentlessly, colourfully depicting the dreams and hopes in the hearts and minds of the Chilean people.

In a series of compelling interviews spanning across three generations and nearly 60 years of muralism, ARMED with a BRUSH explores the origins, motivations, symbolism, and evolution of this unique, bold, relentless pacifist movement in a country still wrought with unsolved social and political issues. This never-ending search for justice and equality among the Chilean people may be best expressed by Chin Chin, a senior brigadista, whose firm belief is that (they) “can change the world”.

About Nèmad@c: Nemad©c is an independent film production company founded by audiovisual editor and director Nèma van Raalte. With over 20 years of experience in editing and directing for the Dutch television industry, Ms. Van Raalte is launching her first documentary, ARMED with a BRUSH.

When I was young I dreamt of becoming a Medical doctor. But at the end the love for arts was bigger than the interest in medical science. After graduating Visual Arts at The Maastricht Academy of Fine Arts I started working as an editor for television productions.

In 2009 I decided, after a permanent contract for years, to continue as a freelance editor. I loved it, I had time to explore new ideas and time to develop. As much as I like editing, I also wanted to become a director.
I dreamt of making documentaries, telling stories that matter.

In Belgium at an open-air art exhibition, I found myself in a tunnel filled with a mural. Bright colours combined in one painting, telling a story which was easy to comprehend.

If the pen is mightier than the sword, imagine how powerful a paintbrush can be …

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