Jambika Boards ‘Unwelcomed’ as the Chilean Film Heads to Hot Docs (EXCLUSIVE)

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The first-time documentary by Sebastián González and Amílcar Infante, titled “Si vas para Chile” (Unwelcomed), has been purchased for global distribution by Jambika Docs before its international debut at Hot Docs, where it will be showcased in the Competition section.

Amidst the turbulent anti-immigrant demonstrations in northern Chile, the film “Unwelcomed” unfolds, offering a compelling portrayal of the real people caught up in Latin America’s biggest migration predicament. It takes us on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Andean Highlands, Atacama Desert, and coastal communities.

Approximately 8 million Venezuelans have been forced to flee their homeland, making it the second largest global displacement and the most significant within South America. The movie portrays the escalating conflicts, cultural disagreements, and radicalization occurring in Chilean border towns.

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Over 8 million Venezuelans have been compelled to leave their country, making it the second biggest worldwide displacement and the largest ever inside South America. This film showcases the growing disputes, cultural dissonance, and extremism emerging in communities along Chile’s border.

Infante expressed great joy as we complete our initial feature, announcing the exciting news of our acceptance into Hot Docs. This achievement fuels us for the next stage of distribution, where we hope the film will expand to more regions and viewers, touching hearts deeply and making a difference.”

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“Infante announced with pride that our first feature is now wrapped up, and even more so because we’ve been chosen for Hot Docs. This selection gives us the energy we need for the distribution phase ahead, as we aspire for the film to spread further and connect with new audiences, making a lasting impact.

Right from the start, our goal was to develop an impactful and emotive viewing experience for everyone. I believe we’ve succeeded in doing just that, largely due to the exceptional abilities and dedication of our team and collaborators—indispensable contributors to Si Vas para Chile,” Sebastián González expressed.

Juan Solera, co-founder of Jambika Docs, expressed that they were drawn to this visually captivating film due to its compelling journalistic style and deep emotional resonance. The movie skillfully tackles a complex, worldwide topic with remarkable equilibrium, allowing for diverse viewpoints. This documentary provides a nuanced, comprehensive portrayal of the human reaction to today’s immigration issues—it doesn’t oversimplify, but rather sheds light on them instead.

The documentary received recognition at various stages and professional gatherings such as CPH:DOX’s work-in-progress and industry events, Cannes Docs, Ventana Sur, FICViña, and Sunny Side of the Doc.

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2025-04-17 14:16