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SHORT FILM + PRESENTATION Diosas del Norte
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data-aditional="<p>Patagonia invites you to enjoy a unique experience this Monday, May 4, at the CEINA Cultural Center. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty and activism of Patagonia. Take part in Patagonia’s activities, and come enjoy this event alongside D’olbek and much more. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. with brand activities, D’olbek Beer, and a community gathering space.</p>
<p>The program begins with a screening of “Goddesses of the North,” the new documentary from Patagonia Films, followed by a presentation by mountaineer María Paz Ibarra. To close out the evening, there will be the Chilean premiere of “Yanuni,” a documentary co-produced by Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Richard Ladkani, which chronicles the conflict and the struggle for survival in the heart of the Amazon.</p>
<p>The Patagonia repair team will be on hand to give a new lease of life to clothing of any brand that needs a bit of extra care. We accept clothing of any brand; simply drop it off before the show and we’ll return it to you once it’s finished, so it can continue telling stories.</p>
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<p><strong>Doors open:</strong> 7:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>Documentaries begin:</strong> 7:30 p.m.</p>
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19.00
Centro Cultural CEINA
Opening Night of “Amazonía viva”: “Yanuni”
Tuesday 5
In-person screenings
DISCUSSION Mateo Barrenengoa and Guilliana Furci
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data-aditional="<p>We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, May 5, at the Sala Vitacura for an afternoon dedicated to Chilean documentary film. Starting at 5:00 p.m., we will screen the documentary “Un Árbol” by Mateo Barrenengoa. This will be followed by a discussion with Giuliana Furci and Mateo Barrenengoa.</p>
<p><strong>Doors open:</strong> 4:45 p.m.<br />
<strong>Documentary starts at</strong> 5:00 p.m.</p>
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data-personajes='[{"title":"Mateo Barrenengoa","content":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mateo is a Chilean director who is presenting his latest documentary, a project that took him three years to complete and was sponsored by National Geographic. In addition, Mateo has dedicated his career to nature and cultural heritage documentaries, having worked on projects in the Himalayas, the Amazon, Africa, and Patagonia, among many other locations. Some of his works include \u201c10 Days in the Forest,\u201d \u201cCumbira II,\u201d \u201cGenskowski,\u201d and many others.<\/p>\n","image":"https:\/\/santiagowild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mateo-barrenengoa.png"},{"title":"Giulliana Furci","content":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A leading field mycologist, National Geographic explorer, and Chilean-Italian environmental activist. She is the founder and executive director of the Fungi Foundation, the world\u2019s first NGO dedicated exclusively to the study and protection of the Fungi Kingdom. Her tireless work achieved a historic global milestone: Chile became the first country to legally include fungi in its environmental impact assessments (under the General Environmental Framework Law).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Author of several field guides on Chilean fungi, Furci has been instrumental in the taxonomy and discovery of new species in ecosystems ranging from Patagonia to the cloud forests. Her work has been recognized internationally, earning her awards such as the National Geographic Society\u2019s Leadership Prize and the Jane Goodall Award for Conservation Leadership. In addition to her scientific work, she is a prolific communicator who seeks to position fungi as key players in planetary health and sustainable biotechnological development.<\/p>\n","image":"https:\/\/santiagowild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/giulliana-furci.png"}]'
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17.00
Sala Vitacura
One Tree
INTERVIEW WITH THE OSCAR-NOMINATED DIRECTOR John Smithson
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data-aditional="<p>We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, May 5, at the Sala Teatro Mori Vitacura for an evening dedicated to big cats. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. with a social gathering and D’olbek beer, prior to the main event.</p>
<p>The event features the documentary “Cecil,” the story of Zimbabwe’s most iconic lion, whose death at the hands of a sport hunter shocked the world. Following the screening, we will host an exclusive discussion with John Smithson, the acclaimed Oscar-nominated producer and the mastermind behind this National Geographic project, who will share insights into this production that redefined the global debate on conservation and trophy hunting.</p>
<p><strong>Doors open:</strong> 7:00 PM<br />
<strong>Documentary begins:</strong> 7:30 PM</p>
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data-personajes='[{"title":"John Smithson","content":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the UK’s most influential film and television producers, co-founder of Darlow Smithson Productions, and currently a director at Arrow Media. He is widely recognized as a pioneer in the \u201ddocudrama” genre, successfully combining the rigor of real events with a high-impact cinematic narrative. Among his greatest successes is the production of the acclaimed film *Touching the Void*, winner of the BAFTA Award for Best British Film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His international reputation was cemented by his Oscar nomination for the film 127 Hours, directed by Danny Boyle. Throughout his career, Smithson has produced hundreds of hours of content for major global networks such as Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and Channel 4, specializing in stories of extreme survival and historical reenactments that have earned him numerous accolades in the industry.<\/p>\n","image":"https:\/\/santiagowild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/john-smithson_avatar.png"}]'
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19.00
Sala Vitacura
Night of the Lion: Cecil
Film and Photography Summit
Official Call for Entries for Latin Americans: Stories for Nature
The first Pitch Competition of the 2026 Santiago Wild Film Festival, presented by Ladera Sur, is a platform designed to provide opportunities for emerging talent in Latin America’s nature film industry. This call for entries seeks to promote audiovisual works in the concept or early development stage that prioritize the protection of nature and succeed in connecting with audiences through beauty, the urgency of conservation, and the complex relationship between humans and their environment.
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09.40 - 11.20
Cineteca
Pitch
11.30 - 11.45
Cineteca
Wild Hope Project
11.45 - 12.30
Cineteca
Penguins: From Data to Story
12.45 - 13.20
Cineteca
Leaf Architects: From Science to the Camera
13.30 - 13.45
Cineteca
Little Red Riding Hood and the Little Red Wolf: Carnivores Coexistence
13.50 - 15.00
Cineteca
The Power of Research: The Cases of Lithium, Monkeys, and Krill
Workshops
12.30
Sala Raúl Ruiz, Centro Cultural La Moneda
From audio to visual: music and composition for documentaries
Wednesday 6
In-person screenings
Q&A Sebastián Lavados, producer
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data-aditional="<p>On Wednesday, May 6, we look forward to seeing you at the Sala Vitacura for an afternoon dedicated to Chilean documentary film. Starting at 5:00 p.m., we will screen the documentary “Al Sur del Invierno está la Nieve,” followed by a Q&A with producer Sebastián Lavados.</p>
<p>Sebastián is a multifaceted film professional whose career spans various roles, from creative director and screenwriter to producer. He directed and produced the short films “El abismo Vivo” (2014), made in Paris, and “Bahauddin” (2014), shot in Cyprus, both of which were selected for international festivals. He serves as executive producer on “Ausencia” (2018, Havana Film Festival), directed by Claudio Marcone, and on the documentaries “Volcán” (2024, Belgium, Millenium FF) by Stéfanne Prijot, and “Sincronía” (2024, HotDocs) by Caro Bloj.</p>
<p><strong>Doors open:</strong> 4:45 p.m.<br />
<strong>Documentary starts:</strong> 5:00 p.m.</p>
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17.00
Sala Vitacura
Al Sur del Invierno está la Nieve
THE SECRET OF THE PENGUINS
INTRODUCTION Pablo García Borboroglu
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data-aditional="<p>National Geographic invites you to a unique experience this Wednesday, May 6, at the Sala Vitacura. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. so you can enjoy D’olbek beer and much more. At 7:30 p.m., the screening of the documentary “The Secrets of the Penguins” will begin. This National Geographic production, recently nominated for three Emmy Awards, explores the life of one of the planet’s most iconic species. Following the screening, we will host an exclusive discussion with the film’s protagonist, Argentine scientist Pablo García Borboroglu, a world-renowned penguin expert and National Geographic Society’s 2025 Explorer of the Year.</p>
<p><strong>Doors open:</strong> 7:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>Documentary begins:</strong> 7:30 p.m.</p>
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data-personajes='[{"title":"Pablo Garc\u00eda Borboroglu","content":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pablo Garc\u00eda Borboroglu is a distinguished marine biologist and conservationist, recognized worldwide as the 2025 Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With more than 35 years of experience, he is the founder and president of the Global Penguin Society, a leading organization dedicated to the protection of penguins and the marine ecosystems they inhabit. His work has been instrumental not only in scientific research but also in the creation of laws and the management of critical funds to prevent the extinction of these species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout his career, Borboroglu has led efforts that have enabled the protection of more than 13 million hectares of coastal and marine habitats, positively impacting the lives of at least 2.5 million penguins. As an explorer and educator, his work integrates science with political action, establishing him as a key figure in the survival of penguin colonies throughout the Southern Hemisphere and in the global health of our oceans.<\/p>\n","image":"https:\/\/santiagowild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/pablo-garcia_avatar.png"}]'
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19.00
Sala Vitacura
NatGeo NightSOLD OUT
Film and Photography Summit
10.05 - 10.55
Cineteca
Bringing our stories to the industry
10.55 - 11.20
Cineteca
In Search of Light: A Cinematographer’s Journey Through Nature’s Narrative
11.20 - 12.10
Cineteca
Roundtable Discussion and Industry Assessment
12.30 - 13.20
Cineteca
Behind the creator of “127 Hours” and “Touching the Void”
13.20 - 14.50
Cineteca
Women in Conservation
Workshops
10.00
Sala Raúl Ruiz, Centro Cultural La Moneda
Production of short videos about the environment for social media
12.30
Sala Raúl Ruiz, Centro Cultural La Moneda
From topic to story: how to turn ideas into science and nature stories
Thursday 7
In-person screenings
DAUGHTERS OF THE FOREST by Otilia Portillo Padua + SW AWARDS CEREMONY
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data-aditional="<p>Tonight’s event is presented by Santiago Wild in partnership with Fidocs, and they invite you to enjoy a unique experience this Thursday, May 7, at the Sala Cine UMayor– Marín 321, Santiago. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. so you can enjoy D’olbek beer and much more. At 7:30 p.m., we’ll kick off with the Awards Ceremony for the Santiago Wild 2026 International Competition, where we’ll honor emerging talent and the most compelling narratives on wildlife and environmental themes.</p>
<p>We will then continue with an incredible documentary presented by Fidoc titled “Hijas del Bosque” (Daughters of the Forest), a story of interconnections: between humans and fungi; the visible and the invisible; ancestral knowledge and modern science. This immersive science fiction documentary takes us on an unexpected, sometimes speculative exploration of the realities of two indigenous communities and the fungi in Mexico’s forests, inviting us to reconsider the perceptions and experiences of the inhabitants—both human and non-human—of our world.</p>
<p><strong>Doors open:</strong> 7:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>Awards ceremony:</strong> 7:30 p.m.<br />
<strong>Documentary begins:</strong> 8:30 p.m.</p>
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19.00
Sala K, Universidad Mayor
Mushroom Night + SW Awards CeremonySOLD OUT
Film and Photography Summit
09.35 - 10.35
Cineteca
11th Ladera Sur Photo Contest
11.00 - 11.20
Cineteca
Preview of “Remember the Summit”
11.20 - 11.40
Cineteca
Telling stories from the Amazon
11.40 - 12.00
Cineteca
Forest Ruins: Living in the Urban Wilderness
12.00 - 12.45
Cineteca
Creating Community-Based Visual Narratives
13.00 - 15.00
Cineteca
Horn Maker
Workshops
12.30
Sala Raúl Ruiz, Centro Cultural La Moneda
Pitch: How to sell your nature story
Friday 8
In-person screenings
“OCEANS WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH“ Dress Code: Blue
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data-aditional="<p>The NGO Oceana invites you to “Ocean Night” on Friday, May 8, at the Universidad Mayor Cinema. Starting at 7:00 p.m., you can enjoy a D’olbek beer and tour the exhibition for the book “Exploradores de la costa” before the screening.</p>
<p>The event will begin with a presentation of the Alta Mar Campaign, followed by a discussion with Felipe Paredes, director of habitat protection campaigns at Oceana; Pablo García Borboroglu, a prominent Argentine marine biologist and conservationist; and Ximena Alcayaga, a diplomat from the Directorate of International Economic Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.</p>
<p>To close out the evening, we will screen the documentary “Oceans with David Attenborough,” a masterful production by Silverback Films and Open Planet for National Geographic, narrated by the legendary David Attenborough. This screening will be a special honor for him, as he celebrates his 100th birthday that very same day.</p>
<p><strong>Don’t forget that the dress code is blue.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Doors open:</strong> 7:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>Documentary starts:</strong> 7:30 p.m.</p>
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19.00
Sala K, Universidad Mayor
Night of the OceansSOLD OUT
Monday 11
In-person screenings
NUISANCE BEAR by Gabriela Osio and Jack Weisman TRADE SECRET by Abraham Joffe
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data-aditional="<p>We invite you to “Polar Bear Night” on Monday, May 11, at 7:00 p.m. in the University Mayor Cinema. The event will begin with a screening of “Nuisance Bear,” an acclaimed short film directed by Jack Weisman and Gabriela Osio Vanden that was shortlisted for an Oscar and won an award at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) for its raw portrayal of the coexistence of bears and humans in Manitoba.</p>
<p>Next, the investigative documentary “Trade Secret,” directed by award-winning filmmaker Abraham Joffe, will be presented. This film exposes the magnitude of the legal and illegal global trade in polar bear pelts, revealing the networks operating behind this industry in a work essential for understanding the future and the threats facing the Arctic.</p>
<p><strong>Doors open:</strong> 7:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>Documentary starts:</strong> 7:30 p.m.</p>
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data-peliculas='[{"title":"Nuisance Bear","content":"<p>For thousands of years, polar bears have migrated along the shores of Hudson Bay in northern Canada. Today, that ancient rhythm clashes with a human world of tourism, surveillance, and control. Nuisance Bear immerses the viewer in the experience of a polar bear forced to contend with tourists, park rangers, and hunters, as climate change delays the arrival of winter and pushes the bears closer to human settlements. When a sacred predator is labeled a “nuisance,” it becomes uncertain who truly belongs to this shared territory.<br \/>\nBack in Churchill, Manitoba\u2014the self-proclaimed “Polar Bear Capital of the World”\u2014filmmakers Gabriela Osio Vanden and Jack Weisman expand their award-winning short film into a feature-length film narrated by an Inuit narrator whose perspective resists simplification. Shot with striking intimacy and scale, the film observes bears that are constantly monitored, photographed, and relocated. By portraying this difficult coexistence, Nuisance Bear becomes a meditation on how humans manage, commodify, and redefine wildlife, subverting the conventions of nature documentaries and reframing animals not as spectacle, but as active agents in a rapidly changing world.<\/p>\n","image":"https:\/\/santiagowild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/poster_nuisance-bear.jpg","trailer":""},{"title":"Trade Secret","content":"<p>Trade Secret tells the story of three unlikely allies on a mission to protect polar bears from the international trade. Filmed over six years in nine countries, the film exposes the sanctioned sale of hundreds of polar bears each year on the global market. But as the investigation unfolds, it reveals a disturbing truth: those responsible for safeguarding the species may be involved in its continued trade. The film raises urgent questions about how to protect vulnerable species in a world where the line between protection and exploitation has become blurred.<\/p>\n","image":"https:\/\/santiagowild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/poster_trade-secret.jpg","trailer":""}]'
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19.00
Sala K, Universidad Mayor
Polar Bear Night
Tuesday 12
In-person screenings
SNOW LEOPARD SISTERS by Ben Ayers, Sonam Choekyi Lama, and Andrew Lynch
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data-aditional="<p>“Snow Leopard Night” will take place on Tuesday, May 12, at 7:00 p.m. at Sala U.Mayor, where we will host the premiere of the documentary “Snow Leopard Sisters,” which tells the inspiring story of an unlikely yet powerful friendship between two indigenous women in one of the most remote corners of the Himalayas.</p>
<p><strong>Doors open:</strong> 7:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>Documentary starts:</strong> 7:30 p.m.</p>
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data-peliculas='[{"title":"Snow Leopard Sisters","content":"<p>\u201cSnow Leopard Sisters\u201d tells the inspiring story of an unlikely yet powerful friendship between two indigenous women in one of the most isolated corners of the Himalayas.<br \/>\nThe film follows Tshiring Lhamu Lama, a local snow leopard conservationist, as she guides 17-year-old Tenzin Bhuti Gurung, who longs to escape an arranged marriage. Together, they embark on a journey through the treacherous yet breathtaking Himalayan landscape in search of the last remaining endangered snow leopards.<br \/>\nThrough intimate imagery and stunning cinematography, the film highlights the power of female voices in conservation, forging a better future for themselves and the elusive snow leopards.<\/p>\n","image":"https:\/\/santiagowild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/poster_snow-leopard-sisters.jpg","trailer":""}]'
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19.30
Sala K, Universidad Mayor
Night of the Snow Leopard
Wednesday 13
In-person screenings
CLIMATE THERAPY by Nathan Grossman
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data-aditional="<p>“Activists in Therapy Night” will take place on Wednesday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the U.Mayor Hall, where we will host the premiere of “Climate in Therapy,” a documentary that follows seven climate scientists as they navigate a previously uncharted field of study: their own emotions.</p>
<p><strong>Doors open:</strong> 17:30 p.m.<br />
<strong>Documentary starts:</strong> 18:00 p.m.</p>
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data-peliculas='[{"title":"Climate in Therapy","content":"<p>Seven scientists gather in an abandoned conference room for group therapy about their shared climate anxiety. Can emotional honesty be part of the solution? Open a bottle of climate anxiety. Pour the contents into a pressure cooker. Then add a teaspoon of horror, a tablespoon of anger, and three drops of profound disappointment in humanity. “Climate in Therapy” is a humorous, witty, and serious experiment in which seven climate scientists attend group therapy in an abandoned hotel. Here, they confront an academic taboo and a previously unexplored area of \u200b\u200bresearch: their own emotions. Therapist Richard Beck faces a tricky task with the scientists, who are far better at discussing natural disasters than what’s burning inside them. But who knows, perhaps the climate crisis can be solved if we manage to untangle the knots within ourselves.<\/p>\n","image":"https:\/\/santiagowild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/poster_climate-in-therapy.jpg","trailer":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2gzr1GX29wM?si=jDxdVQBe-bHs0wOI"}]'
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18.00
Sala K, Universidad Mayor
Activists’ Night at Therapy
SECOND PERFORMANCE DAUGHTERS OF THE FOREST by Otilia Portillo Padua
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data-aditional="<p>Due to overwhelming demand and public enthusiasm, Santiago Wild, in partnership with Fidocs, is pleased to announce a second exclusive screening of this acclaimed production.</p>
<p>We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, May 13th, at Sala K of the Cine U. Mayor (Marín 321, Santiago). Doors open at 7:30 pm for a pre-show gathering with D’olbek Beer.</p>
<p><strong>Doorways open:</strong> 8:00 pm<br />
<strong>Screening begins:</strong> 8:10 pm</p>
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data-peliculas='[{"title":"Hijas del Bosque","content":"<p>\u201cDaughters of the Forest: Chronicles of the Mycelium\u201d is a story about humans and fungi; the visible and the invisible; generational knowledge and modern science. This immersive documentary, with touches of science fiction, takes us on an unexpected, sometimes speculative, exploration of the realities of two Indigenous communities and the fungi in the forests of Mexico, inviting us to reconsider the perceptions and experiences of the human and non-human inhabitants with whom we share the planet.<\/p>\n<p>Eliseete and Julieta, two young women with scientific backgrounds, belong to communities that have long lived in symbiosis with the diverse fungi of their respective regions. Both work to disseminate knowledge about the fungi with which human existence is intertwined, but the world they know is changing, and their activities are threatened by deforestation, lack of opportunities, and losses. Along their parallel paths, they share their knowledge and reveal how fungi offer them different possibilities for coexistence, helping them overcome obstacles and redefine their lives and their future.<\/p>\n","image":"https:\/\/santiagowild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/poster_hijas-del-bosque-scaled.jpg","trailer":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/z67arHqFvGU"}]'
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20.00
Sala K, Universidad Mayor
Mushroom Night 2SOLD OUT
Thursday 14
In-person screenings
CUMBIRA II by Mateo Barrenengoa and Lucho Birkner CRÓNICAS DE LA CARCASA by Diego Rojas, Gonzalo Robert, and Cristóbal Campos.
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data-aditional="<p>The “Night of Culture and Exploration” with Haka Honu will take place on Thursday, May 14, at 7:00 p.m. at Sala U.Mayor, where we’ll enjoy a beer and participate in activities with the brand. First, we’ll start with the premiere of Mateo Barrenengoa’s documentary “Cumbira II,” filmed in a small village in central Angola, Africa. Next will be the documentary “Crónicas de la carcasa,” produced by Haka Honu, followed by a discussion with its directors, Cristóbal Campos and Diego Rojas, who not only created this work but also distill the craft they’ve honed over years of filming, traveling, and making documentaries centered on the exploration of surfing.</p>
<p><strong>Doors open:</strong> 7:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>Documentary starts at</strong> 7:30 p.m.</p>
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data-peliculas='[{"title":"CUMBIRA II","content":"<p>In a small village in central Angola, Africa, two brothers aged 10 and 14 are preparing to climb what would be the highest mountain in the area. This is a moment of great significance for the local community, as they plan to plant their country\u2019s flag at the summit and, at the same time, become the first locals to climb this challenging rock face, which rises over 300 meters high. The beautiful everyday life of a true African village is interrupted by an event that could change the course of its inhabitants\u2019 lives forever.<\/p>\n","image":"https:\/\/santiagowild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cumbira-ii.jpg","trailer":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/cearkSSVJNs"},{"title":"Cr\u00f3nicas de la carcasa","content":"<p>A contemplative documentary that portrays the exploration of surfing in Patagonia through the lens of renowned Chilean surf and adventure photographer Pablo Jim\u00e9nez. More than a search for waves, the documentary focuses on the wait, the uncertainty, and the relationship with an untamed and unpredictable landscape. Patagonia emerges as the protagonist, imposing its own rhythm and defying any attempt at control. Photography serves as a bridge between the ephemeral and the captureable. A sensory and honest work about creative persistence in the face of the unattainable.<\/p>\n","image":"https:\/\/santiagowild.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/portada_cronicas-de-la-carcasa-scaled.jpg","trailer":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2wdAC-tLKVc"}]'
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