CLThe 33rd edition of the International Film Festival of Valdivia (FICValdivia) will feature a strong lineup of Chilean films, including new works by prominent directors such as Valeria Sarmiento, Dominga Sotomayor, and the duo Cristóbal León and Joaquín Cociña. The festival, scheduled for October 12–18, will showcase both established and emerging filmmakers, highlighting a mix of experience and youth. Notable entries include Valeria Sarmiento’s final film, *Detrás de la lluvia*, which premiered at the Karlovy Vary Festival, and Dominga Sotomayor’s *La perra*, based on a Colombian novel and awarded the Palm Dog at Cannes. Other highlights include *Princesa burro* by León and Cociña, inspired by *Piel de asno*, and *Il cileno*, directed by Sergio Castro San Martín, which received critical acclaim at Locarno.
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