Aspect Ratio: Mixed
Colour: Colour and B&W
Camera: Analogue video
Tech Notes: Aspect ratio 1.4:1, recording format Umatic
Synopsis
Following the work of whiz advertising creative René Saavedra (Bernal) as he joins the No campaign and turns what they planned as a depressing preachy campaign into a positive joyous one.
Reviews
by rogerco on Sat 26th Aug 2023 DVD proj @ home
Yes to No
Full review
Interesting story well told. The ending simplifies the truth somewhat as it took a further 2 years for Pinochet to step down, and of course the campaigns were more complex - the 'Joy is Coming' (translated as 'Happiness is coming'in the film was only one element - although undoubtably an important one.
But allowing for the need to produce a coherent narrative from a very complex reality this film does a good job of telling its story and giving a glimpse of what it is like to overthrow a totalitarian regime when the opportunity presents itself