Night Over Chile

Young architect Manuel's (Grigore Grigoriu) life purpose is to construct new beautiful houses. He is not interested in politics, showing everyone around him complete neutrality. However 1973 Chilean coup d'état shatter his perfect little world. The murder of lawful Salvador Allende, arrests without charges and court decisions fundamentally change Manuel's outlook on what is happening. Because through his apartment escaped a leftist activist from a raid, the architect gets thrown into jail, goes through torture and abuse, and witnesses mass executions at the infamous National Stadium (Chile)). Manuel understands that the only way for an honest man is the path of the political struggle, the national resistance.