The True Story of People in the Dragon
| The True Story of People in the Dragon | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Pablo Greene |
| Written by | Pablo Greene Claudia Huaiquimilla |
| Produced by | Claudia Huaiquimilla[1] Guillermo Migrik[1] |
| Starring | Catalina Saavedra Abel Zicavo José Antonio Raffo |
| Cinematography | Guillermo Ribbeck |
| Edited by | María José Salazar |
| Music by | Abel Zicavo Camilo Zicavo |
Production companies | Lanza Verde Tercer Mundo |
Release dates |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Chile |
| Language | Spanish |
The True Story of People in the Dragon (Spanish: La verdadera historia de People in the Dragon; it was later retitled as Los People in the Dragon, lit. 'The People in the Dragon') is a 2024 Chilean mockumentary comedy film co-written and directed by Pablo Greene in his directorial debut.[2] Starring Catalina Saavedra, Abel Zicavo and José Antonio Raffo.[3] It follows People in the Dragon, a Chilean rock band that never took off due to the death of the vocalist, but who plan to revive the band.[4]
Synopsis
People in the Dragon was a promising Chilean rock band, but 2 days before playing at the largest music festival in the Americas, the vocalist died in an accident, breaking up the band. However, 10 years later, the members reunite to try to revive their musical dream.[5][6]
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:[7]
- Catalina Saavedra as Maca
- José Antonio Raffo as Álvaro San Martín
- Abel Zicavo as Charquí
- Jose Nast as Juana
- Mario Ocampo as Joel
- Anita Reeves as Cándida
- Camilo Zicavo as Pichi
- Juan Anania as Coke
- Felipe Rojas as Nacho
- Claudio Arredondo as Claudio Elizondo
- Colomba Feite as Paola Margarita José
- Francisco Pérez-Bannen as Himself
- Dani Pino
Release
The film had its world premiere on November 29, 2024, at the 36th Viña del Mar International Film Festival,[8] then screened on January 18, 2025, at the 17th Chilean Film Festival,[9] and on April 24, 2025, at the 25th Lebu International Film Festival.[10]
The film was commercially released on June 5, 2025 in Chilean theaters.[11]
Accolades
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36th Viña del Mar International Film Festival | Best Film – National Feature Competition | The True Story of People in the Dragon | Nominated | [12][13] |
| Special Mention | Won |
References
- ^ a b "Los People in the Dragon: la delirante comedia chilena sobre una tragedia a las puertas del Festival de Viña". La Tercera (in Spanish). 2025-04-29. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ "Ópera prima y un retrato de la amistad y el duelo estrena Red de Salas de Cine de Chile". El Mostrador (in Spanish). 2024-07-23. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ "'La verdadera historia de People in the Dragon' es exhibida en FECICH17". Red de Salas de Cine (in Spanish). 2025-01-27. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ Scott, Benjamin (2025-04-30). "Los People in the Dragon se acercan a la cartelera". Mundo Peliculas (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ Stuardo, Manuel (2025-04-29). ""Los People in the Dragon": Catalina Saavedra estrenará nueva comedia con Javiera Parra y Abel Zicavo". BioBioChile (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ "La verdadera historia de People in the Dragon". Cinechile (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ ""Los People in the Dragon" confirman estreno en cines chilenos para el 5 de junio". Televitos (in Spanish). 2025-04-30. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ "'La verdadera historia de People in the Dragon' tendrá su Premiere Mundial en FICVIÑA". Red de Salas de Cine (in Spanish). 2024-11-18. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ Gilabert, Valentina (2025-01-13). "Con películas de comedia y drama el Festival de Cine Chileno FECICH aterriza en Quintero". Cinechile (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ ""Los People in the Dragon" tuvo su preestreno en CINELEBU: una oda al fracaso, la música y los sueños tercos". Televisión Nacional de Chile (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ "La comedia chilena "Los People in the Dragon" se estrena el 5 de junio". Spanglish Cinema (in Spanish). 2025-04-29. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ "36° FICVIÑA: la Competencia de Largometraje Nacional reúne siete películas que exploran las distintas sensibilidades del Chile contemporáneo". Festival Internacional de Cine de Viña del Mar (in Spanish). 2024-11-25. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ "36° FICVIÑA anuncia a sus ganadores y celebra un éxito rotundo". Festival Internacional de Cine de Viña del Mar (in Spanish). 2024-12-02. Retrieved 2025-05-10.