Two Boys, One Divided Chile

🎬 Eudaimonia Film Salon

《Machuca》 | *Machuca*

《Machuca》的故事发生在20世纪70年代初的智利，一个政治与社会剧烈变化的时期。当时总统 Salvador Allende 正在推动社会主义改革，希望通过教育改革和减少贫富差距，建立一个更加平等的社会。 影片讲述了两个来自完全不同世界的男孩。Gonzalo 出生在富裕家庭，生活优渥；而 Pedro 则来自城市边缘的贫困社区。两人在一所实验性接收贫困学生的私立学校中相遇，并逐渐成为朋友。 尽管成长环境差异巨大，他们还是慢慢建立起一段真挚的友谊，也通过彼此开始看到自己原本不了解的世界。 然而，学校之外的智利社会正在迅速动荡。政治紧张不断升级，社会分裂加深，日常生活也逐渐变得不安定。最终，这一切在 1973 年走向爆发：由将军 Augusto Pinochet 发动军事政变，推翻阿连德政府，智利进入长期军事独裁时期。 在这样的历史背景下，两个男孩的友情也逐渐受到冲击，被恐惧、暴力，以及一个正在崩塌的世界所改变。《Machuca》是一部安静但有力量的成长电影，讲述友情、阶级差异，以及宏大历史如何进入普通人的生活。

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**Machuca**

Set in Chile in the early 1970s, *Machuca* takes place during a period of intense political and social change. At the time, President Salvador Allende was attempting to build a more equal society through socialist reforms, including education reform and efforts to reduce inequality. The story follows two boys from very different backgrounds. Gonzalo grows up in a wealthy, privileged family, while Pedro comes from a poor neighborhood on the edge of the city. They meet when a private school—experimenting with social integration—opens its doors to children from lower-income families. Despite their differences, the two boys gradually form a close friendship. Through each other, they begin to see a world they had never truly understood before. However, outside the school, Chile is becoming increasingly unstable. Political tensions rise, society becomes deeply divided, and everyday life starts to feel uncertain. This period eventually leads to the military coup of 1973, when General Augusto Pinochet overthrows Allende’s government and begins a long military dictatorship. Against this backdrop, the boys’ friendship is slowly tested by fear, violence, and the collapse of the world around them. *Machuca* is a quiet but powerful coming-of-age story about friendship, class division, and how large historical forces shape individual lives.

🎙 Hosts｜主持介绍

Rui – Amateur literature enthusiast based in Chongqing

Rui is interested in literature and poetry, with a particular focus on Latin American literature. He has also read works by the Chilean writer Roberto Bolaño. In this screening, he will mainly share his understanding of *Machuca* from a literary and poetic perspective.

Rui - 重庆的业余文学爱好者

Rui 对文学与诗歌比较感兴趣，尤其关注拉美文学，对智利作家波拉尼奥也有一定阅读。在本次放映中，他主要会从文学和诗歌的角度，分享自己对《Machuca》的理解。

Enrico – Chilean teacher working in China

Enrico has an interest and a background in philosophy, history and politics. In his youth he wrote an unpublished political history of the Chilean education system during the Pinochet military regime 1973–1990. In this screening, he will mainly discuss *Machuca* from the perspective of Chile’s political history, including the period of Salvador Allende and the military coup of 1973.

Enrico - 在中国工作的智利教师

Enrico 对哲学、历史和政治都有浓厚的兴趣，并具备相关背景。年轻时，他曾写过一部未出版的著作，探讨 1973 年至 1990 年皮诺切特军事政权时期智利教育体系的政治史。在本次放映中，他将主要从智利政治历史的角度解读《Machuca》，包括萨尔瓦多·阿连德时期以及 1973 年的军事政变。

🗣 What Will Happen at the Salon?｜活动流程介绍

The Film Salon will begin with check-in, coffee, and a short introduction by the hosts. After the screening, we’ll have a free discussion in a relaxed bookstore setting. There may not be a lucky draw this time.

电影沙龙将从签到、咖啡和主持人简要介绍开始，随后进行完整放映。 放映结束后，我们会进入自由讨论环节。这次活动可能不设抽奖。

English is preferred — We recommend everyone to speak in English, but you are welcome to speak in any other language you feel comfortable with.

推荐使用英语——我们鼓励大家尽量使用英语交流，但如果你更舒服的话，也可以使用其他语言。

There is no pressure to speak perfectly or participate actively. Listening, reflecting, and simply being present are also part of the experience.

这里不要求完美表达，也不强制发言。 安静地倾听、思考、感受，同样是体验的一部分。

🌍 An International English Community Event

This Film Salon is part of Eudaimonia International Community — a space where locals, expats, students, artists, and creators meet through shared culture.

You don’t need perfect English. You only need curiosity, respect, and the courage to speak.

✨ For the Ones Who Still Believe in Meaningful Gatherings

This is for those who:

• Love cinema beyond algorithms
• Enjoy talking with strangers
• Care about real thoughts, not just trends
• Want an afternoon that feels different from everyday life

☕ Ticket Includes

One ticket includes:

• Full screening access
• One cup of drink
• One afternoon of connection