Patricio Guzmán Dies: Documentarian Who Chronicled Chile’s Turbulent Modern History Was 85

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Chilean documentary-maker Patricio Guzmán, whose landmark documentaries included The Battle of Chile and Cannes prize-winner The Cordillera of Dreams, died in Paris on September 15.

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  • Chilean documentary-maker Patricio Guzmán, whose landmark documentaries included The Battle of Chile and Cannes prize-winner The Cordillera of Dreams, died in Paris on September 15.
  • Reported by Deadline and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:34:35 UTC.

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