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No

2012 · 118 min · Director: Pablo Larraín

No (2012) is a history drama, directed by Pablo Larraín. It stars Gael García Bernal and Alfredo Castro. The film is based on a true story. The 118-minute film holds an audience score of 7.2/10.

What No Is About

In 1988 whether Pinochet stays in power is put to a referendum in Chile. The opposition is given fifteen minutes of television a night, and an advertising man is brought in to build the campaign. His proposal causes argument: rather than recount the torture and the disappeared, sell happiness, run it like a soft drink advertisement. The film does not settle whether that was morally right; the narrative only shows that it worked, and the discomfort stays there. Pablo Larrain directed, with Gael Garcia Bernal in the lead. It was shot on video cameras of the period, so the archive footage cannot be told apart from the staged scenes. It was nominated for the foreign film Academy Award. Who it's for: those who like drama built on political history and media. Who it's not for: viewers expecting image quality; the low resolution and artefacts are deliberately kept.

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What is No about?

In 1988 whether Pinochet stays in power is put to a referendum in Chile. The opposition is given fifteen minutes of television a night, and an advertising man is brought in to build the campaign.

Where can I watch No?

No is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is No?

No runs for 118 minutes (1h 58m).

When did No come out?

No was released in 2012.

Who directed No?

No was directed by Pablo Larraín.

Who stars in No?

No stars Gael García Bernal, Alfredo Castro, Néstor Cantillana, Luis Gnecco.

What is No's rating?

No holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.

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