My Brothers Dream Awake
Theatrical release poster
Directed byClaudia Huaiquimilla
Written byClaudia Huaiquimilla
Pablo Greene
Produced byPablo Greene
Mariana Tejos Martignoni
StarringIván Cáceres
César Herrera
CinematographyMauro Veloso
Edited byAndrea Chignoli
María José Salazar
Music byMiguel Miranda
Miranda y Tobar
Production
companies
Inefable
Lanza Verde
Distributed byMarket Chile
Release dates
August 7, 2021 (Locarno)
October 21, 2021 (Chile)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryChile
LanguageSpanish

My Brothers Dream Awake (Spanish: Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos) is a 2021 Chilean drama film directed by Claudia Huaiquimilla and written by Huaiquimilla & Pablo Greene.[1] Starring Iván Cáceres and César Herrera accompanied by Paulina García, Andrew Bargsted, Julia Lübbert and Sebastián Ayala.[2] It is about the life of 2 brothers in a juvenile prison who are looking for a way out of the place after spending a year inside.[3]

The film received many accolades and nominations around the world, including Best Actor for Iván Cáceres, Best Screenplay and Best Ibero-American Fiction Film at the 36th Guadalajara International Film Festival;[4] Coup de Cœur Award and the Audience Award at the 34th Toulouse Latin Film Festival;[5] competed for the Gold Hugo in the New Directors Competition at the 57th Chicago International Film Festival[6] and received a nomination for Best Ibero-American Film at the 64th Ariel Awards.[7]

Synopsis

After spending a year in a juvenile prison, the brothers Ángel and Franco, accompanied by a group of young people, decide to stage a riot with the aim of escaping and making their dreams come true.[8]

Cast

The actors participating in this film are:[9][10]

  • Iván Cáceres as Ángel.
  • César Herrera as Franco
  • Paulina García as Professor Ana
  • Andrew Bargsted as Jaime
  • Sebastián Ayala as Johnatan
  • Julia Lübbert as Tiare
  • Belén Herrera as Bianca
  • René Miranda as Michael
  • Joaquín Huenufil as Bryan
  • Diego Arboleda as Parse
  • Luz Jiménez as Grandma
  • Robinson Aravena as Grandpa
  • Mario Ocampo as Monitor
  • Germán Díaz as Bastián
  • Ariel Mateluna as Bad Influence
  • Claudio Arredondo as Attorney
  • Otilio Castro as Gendarme
  • Víctor Recabarren as Víctor
  • Francisco Sepúlveda as Francisco
  • Ángel Pérez as Angelo
  • Alejandro Neira as Alejandro
  • Jorge Chambergo as Jorge
  • Martín Maldonado as Maldonado
  • Daniel Huaiquimilla as Arrested Man 1
  • Jonathan Saldías as Arrested Man 2

Production

Pre-production began on October 19–20, 2019, coinciding with the social outbreak in Chile.[11] Principal photography began in December 2019.[12]

Release

My Brothers Dream Awake had its world premiere on August 7, 2021, at the 74th Locarno Film Festival.[13] It was commercially released on October 21, 2021, in Chilean theaters.[14]

Accolades

Year Award / Festival Category Recipient Result Ref.
2021 Locarno Film Festival Golden Leopard My Brothers Dream Awake Nominated [15]
Valdivia International Film Festival Best Film Won [16]
Héctor Ríos Award for Best Cinematography Mauro Veloso Won [17]
Guadalajara International Film Festival Best Ibero-American Fiction Film My Brothers Dream Awake Won [18]
Best Screenplay Claudia Huaiquimilla & Pablo Greene Won
Best Actor Iván Cáceres Won
Valladolid International Film Festival Punto de Encuentro - Special Mention My Brothers Dream Awake Won [19]
Chicago International Film Festival New Directors Competition - Gold Hugo Nominated [20]
Cineuropa Festival Best Performance Iván Cáceres Won [21]
FELINA National and International Film Festival in Linarense Best International Film My Brothers Dream Awake Won [22][23]
Circle of Art Critics of Chile Best Chilean Film Won [24]
2022 Chilean Film Festival Best Director Claudia Huaiquimilla Won [25]
Best Art Direction Karla Molina Won
Audience Award My Brothers Dream Awake Won
Ñuble National Film Festival Won [26]
Palm Springs International Film Festival Best Ibero-American Film Nominated [27]
Young Cineastes Award Nominated
Toulouse Latin Film Festival Coup de Cœur Won [28]
Audience Award Won
Ojo Loco Iberian and Latin American Film Festival Won [8]
Student Jury Award Won
Reflets Cinéma Ibérique & Latin American Festival Audience Award Won [29]
Latino Film Festival Tuebingen Won [30]
Ojo de Pescado International Film Festival for Children and Youth Best International Youth Film Won [31]
Las Alturas International Film Festival Special Mention of the Jury Won [32]
Best Screenplay for Fiction Feature Films Claudia Huaiquimilla & Pablo Greene Won
Caleuche Awards Best Leading Actor Iván Cáceres Nominated [33]
Best Supporting Actress Paulina García Nominated
Julia Lübbert Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Sebastián Ayala Nominated
Andrew Bargsted Nominated
Ariel Awards Best Ibero-American Film My Brothers Dream Awake Nominated [34][35]

References

  1. ↑ "Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos: Mira el trailer de la nueva película de la directora de Mala Junta". La Tercera. 2021-10-04. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  2. ↑ ""Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos": La película que da cuenta de la cruda infancia en el Sename". CNN Chile (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  3. ↑ "Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos (es) | Cinelatino". www.cinelatino.fr. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  4. ↑ "Cintas chilenas 'Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos' e 'Inmersión' triunfan en el Festival Internacional de Cine de Guadalajara". Latin US (in Mexican Spanish). 2021-10-10. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  5. ↑ "Le festival toulousain Cinélatino récompense la chilienne Claudia Huaiquimilla pour son film "Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos"". Franceinfo (in French). 2022-04-03. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  6. ↑ "Chicago International Film Festival: 57th Festival Award Winners Announced". ifilmfestival.com. 2021-10-21. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  7. ↑ ""Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos" competirá en los Premios Ariel 2022". Cooperativa.cl (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  8. 1 2 "Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos". Cinechile (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  9. ↑ "Reparto de Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos (película 2021). Dirigida por Claudia Huaiquimilla". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2023-07-29. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  10. ↑ "Reparto Completo de Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos (Cine.com)". cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  11. ↑ "'Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos': Cómo fue la compleja realización de la aclamada cinta chilena que critica al Sename y que fue filmada durante el estallido social - La Máquina Medio". 2023-07-29. Archived from the original on 2023-07-29. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  12. ↑ "Película chilena "Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos" se estrenará mundialmente en el prestigioso Festival de Locarno - AdPrensa - agenda de prensa" (in Spanish). 2021-07-01. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  13. ↑ "Película chilena "Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos" se estrenó mundialmente en el prestigioso Festival de Locarno, con apoyo de la Dirac". dirac.gob.cl (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
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  15. ↑ Kiang, Jessica (2021-08-14). "Golden Leopard Winner 'Vengeance is Mine, All Others Pay Cash' Heads Impressive Slate Of Locarno Awards". Variety. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  16. ↑ Cuche, Mario (2021-10-17). "Película sobre el Sename ganó el Festival de Cine de Valdivia » TEXTUAL". TEXTUAL (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  17. ↑ ""MIS HERMANOS SUEÑAN DESPIERTOS" TRIUNFAN EN VALDIVIA". Lanza Verde (in Spanish). 2021-10-19. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  18. ↑ "El humor negro de "El comediante" y "Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos", premiados en Guadalajara". noticine.com. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  19. ↑ "Seminci 2021: 'Last Film Show', del cineasta indio Pan Nalin, se alza con la Espiga de Oro". eCartelera (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  20. ↑ "'Memoria' wins top award at Chicago film festival". Chicago Sun-Times. 2021-10-22. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  21. ↑ "La cinta iraní 'Hit the road', mejor película en la primera edición competitiva de Cineuropa". Europa Press. 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  22. ↑ Minga, Revista (2021-11-17). "Festival Felina estrena su séptima edición con premiada cinta nacional". Revista Minga (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
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  24. ↑ "Círculo de Críticos de Arte de Chile premió lo mejor del Año 2021-". www.circulocriticosarte.cl (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  25. ↑ ""Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos" es el largometraje ganador del 14° Festival de Cine Chileno FECICH". www.cultura.gob.cl (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  26. ↑ "3º Festival de Cine Nacional de Ñuble". Cinechile (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  27. ↑ "PSIFF 2022 Juried Award Winners | Palm Springs International Film Festival". www.psfilmfest.org. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  28. ↑ "Palmarès 2022 | Cinelatino". www.cinelatino.fr. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
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  30. ↑ "¡Premio del Público en el 29° Festival Cinelatino Tuebingen, Alemania! Nos conmueve la gran recepción que ha tenido MIS HERMANOS SUEÑAN DESPIERTOS en lugares tan distintos y lejanos". Twitter. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  31. ↑ ""Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos" gana Festival Ojo de Pescado". El Mostrador (in Spanish). 2022-09-09. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  32. ↑ "Noticias: Festival de Cine de las Alturas 2022: Todos los premios - Otros Cines". www.otroscines.com. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  33. ↑ "Premios Caleuche 2022: el listado de las y los nominados". ADN (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  34. ↑ IMCINE. "Nominados al Premio Ariel 2022". www.imcine.gob.mx. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  35. ↑ "Conoce a los ganadores de los Premios Ariel 2022". moreliafilmfest.com (in Spanish). 2022-10-12. Retrieved 2023-07-29.


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