The Postal Museum will host a small display exploring the role of the post as a lifeline for the victims of the Chilean coup of 1973. Created in collaboration with former political prisoner Gloria Miqueles, the display will feature letters, postcards and packages sent by detainees, exiles, their families, and Read more…
A series of cultural and political events -music, poetry, talks, films and exhibitions to mark the 50th anniversary of the bloody coup d’état of 11 September 1973. Programme still in development for September 2023 with participation of FABULA ( For A Better Understanding of Latin America ) 1 - Edinburgh Read more…
Situated in two display cabinets by the gift shop, these items tell the story of resistance and solidarity past and present by people in Sheffield for Chile. Loaned by locals, the collection includes projectile fragments picked up outside La Moneda on 11 Sept 1973 and craft/artwork made by political prisoners Read more…
An exhibition - Opening 8th September 2023, 6:00 -9:00 pm - at the London School of Economics (LSE) Library of archival materials, posters, photographs and audio visual links exploring the response to the Chilean coup in Britain, the growth of solidarity and human rights activism across the country and the Read more…
A day (11am to 4pm ) of solidarity and remembrance organised by the Communist Party of Britain, with speakers from Chile Solidarity, the Communist Party of Britain, Liberation and the Chile Communist Party, followed by the film 'The Peoples Train of Culture'. Food will be available. Working Class Movement Library, Read more…
On September 11th, we will pay tribute to our comrades who were killed or disappeared during the Pinochet dictatorship, while also honoring those who continue to resist and fight for a fairer society today. Everyone is welcome to attend; please bring your banners!NO TO IMPUNITY! NI PERDON NI OLVIDO! NO Read more…
A film screening which gives an insight into the Chilean 9/11 in 1973 under the fascist civic-military dictatorship led by Pinochet. Starring Jack Lemmon and Sissy Spacek. Volcano Theatre, Swansea SA1 1LG TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW BOOK HERE https://volcanotheatre.wales/missing
Chicago Boys Directors: Carola Fuentes and Rafael Valdeavellano, 2015, Spanish with English subtitles, 85 minutes The story of a group of US economist Milton Friedman’s Chilean disciples that, backed by a brutal military dictatorship, turned Chile into the first and most extreme neoliberal country in the world.In person post-screening Q&A Read more…
11 September 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the US government supported military coup that overthrew the socialist government of Salvador Allende. To mark this occasion Alborada and Peace and Justice Project present an event of documentary and debate. The evening begins with a screening of the documentary The People’s Read more…
Four Corners121 Roman RoadBethnal GreenLondonE2 0QN Four Corners is delighted to announce its forthcoming exhibition in September 2023Chile 50: Political Art, Solidarity and Resistance will re-stage Peter Kennard’s original photomontage touring show, A Document on Chile, alongside work by contemporary Chilean photographers and rare Arpilleras de Chile – patchwork pictures Read more…
With Ariel Dorfman, Richard Smith and Camila Vergara at the British Library Knowledge CentreThe British Library96 Euston RoadLondonNW1 2DB From £4 – £8Concessions available For tickets and more information visit here >>
Documentary screening 📽️ Explore the intertwined world of culture and politics as we dive into the inspiring story of 'The People's Train of Culture.' 🎥 Directed by Carolina Espinoza Cartes, this documentary sheds light on the efforts to bridge the cultural gap in Chile during Salvador Allende's presidency. VenueElectric Palace Read more…
A play by Tereza Briggs-Novaes. Three people, two 9/11s: Chile 1973 , New York 2001. SEPTEMBER is a new play about politics, lust, and murder that links General Pinochet’s coup in Chile on September 11, 1973 and the attack on New York on September 11, 2001. As Latin America is Read more…
A weekend of music, especially Nueva Canción, politics, poetry, film, dance, art, ceremony, foods and drinks etc to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of Victor Jara, Pablo Neruda and thousands of others. Starts Saturday 16th 1pm, ends Sunday 17th 3pm approx. This year is a mini festival, mostly Read more…
The Postal Museum, 15-20 Phoenix Place, London, WC1X 0DA. Join us for a special event at The Postal Museum on 16th September 2023, bringing together victims of the Chilean coup of 1973 and exploring the use of the post as a lifeline to friends and family. Activities on the day will Read more…
Join this creative workshop for some stitching, chatting, and sharing inspired by People's History Museum’s collections. People's History Museum, Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3ER For more information see here >>
This is the main public event in Glasgow. All welcome! Speakers, music, food and wine available Please register for the event here >> so that the organisers can best cater for the food and wine!
Film screening at the Four Corners Gallery with producer Jasmine Gideon and Q&A For more information about Crafting Resistance: the art of Chilean Political prisoners >>
The University of East London kindly invites you to our launch event for the Documenting Chile Archive. Located within the UEL Archives on our Docklands Campus Archive, overlooking the Royal Docks and the River Thames, we are looking forward to meet you as part of this informal open day launching Read more…
As part of our programme to mark Chile 50 Years UK and the launch of our Documenting Chile Archiving Project at the Refugee Council Archive at UEL, on the Saturday 23rd September, we are pleased to be able to host a documentary screening of Chileans of the North by documentary Read more…
MUSICA EN VIVO Imperio Bamba, Rukabonfire, Yuri Betancourt, John Cuevas - El ChinchineroLuna & Adrian DJ MUSICA CHILENA Comida Empanadas, completos, torta de mil hojas, Asado a la Chilena, vinos, cervezas, pisco sour, gaseosas, agua RIFAS,JUEGOS, SORPRESAS £10 EN LA PUERTA SÓLO EFECTIVO140 CAMBRIDGE HEATH ROADLONDON BETHNAL GREEN E1 5QJ Read more…
A whole day of interactive workshops and talks on various aspects of Latin America including countries such as Cuba, Brazil, Cuba, Peru and Chile and looking at issues such as debt, climate, exploitation, trade unions and resistance in the region. Tickets are £5 unwaged, £10 waged. Book your tickets here Read more…
Luma Creations is proud to bring the legendary Chilean group ILLAPU to the prestigious Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. with an incredible catalogue of 24 highly successful album releases and a trajectory spanning 50 years that continues their successful journey through Chile and the world, taking their traditional rhythms and magic sounds, Read more…
Get yourself a ticket for only £3 and learn about the incredible true story of the British workers who defied Pinochet. Doors open at 7pm in order for guests to get a drink at the licenced bar and have a flick through the free zine/programme you receive on the door. Read more…
To mark 50 years since the military coup in Chile, Movimientos & Naomi in Blue present ¡Adiós General! Bringing together London musicians from the Latin America diaspora, with artists including Naomi in Blue and Malena Zavala, ¡Adiós General! will celebrate Nuevo Pop Chileno and the songs of Los Prisioneros, Aparato Read more…
A conference at the London School of Economics on 20-21 October (date to be confirmed) co-organised by Dr. Tanya Harmer and G. Miqueles, reflecting on the response to the Chilean coup in Britain, solidarity and human rights activism as well as the arrival and experience of exile in the UK. Read more…
Films at Heart’s Food and Film celebrate CHILE Food 6.30pm Introduction 7.15pm Film 7.30pm Come and join the celebration with delicious food from the Assembly Bar + Kitchen and the brilliant Chilean film NO Dir Pablo Larrain/1 hr 52 mins/Certificate 15/Subtitles/2012 Oscar nominated true story about the advertising executives who Read more…
