Carmen Bueno

Carmen Bueno

Acting
1950-07-01
Santiago de Chile, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile

Biography

Carmen Bueno Cifuentes (July 1, 1950 - disappeared on November 29, 1974) was a filmmaker and MIR militant who was arrested by DINA agents on November 29, 1974, along with her partner, filmmaker Jorge Müller Silva, who is also a disappeared detainee. Her name is part of Operation Colombo. She was 24 years old at the time of her arrest and is one of the women who disappeared during the military dictatorship in Chile.

Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles

#1The Promised Land

Movie - 1973, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

4.6 / 10
Drama

During the socialist government of Marmaduke Grove in 1932, a group of villagers decide to take some land in the area of ​​Palmilla. Almost like a mythical journey, problems arise when seated and in a position to bring the socialist ideal in the population. Everything becomes more complicated with rumors that the reactionary forces have overthrown the socialist government. A movie that because of the coup was not released in Chile and was only terminated by Littin in exile in Mexico.

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#2November 29th

Movie - 2018, 2h 15m as (archive footage)

8.8 / 10
Documentary

Documentary about Carmen Bueno and Jorge Müller, who were taken by police on the chilean coup d'etat, and now are part of the list of the Desaparecidos.

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#3Esperando a Godoy

Movie - 2025, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

8.8 / 10
DramaComedy

A group of left-wing intellectuals take over a building with the purpose of forming a Ministry of Culture, however, the workers oppose the takeover. Intellectuals and workers establish a coexistence pact while waiting for Godoy, a union boss. After conflicts over ideological differences about culture, the takeover dissolves, just when Godoy appears with a totally elitist and apolitical discourse.

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#4A la sombra del sol

Movie - 1974, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

6.5 / 10
Drama

Two thieves wander in the chilean desert and finally get to a small town near Bolivia. There, they try to include themselves with the townspeople but their instincts betray them and tragedy ensues. Based on a true story, this film opened one year after the chilean Coup de etat. The day after the opening, script girl Carmen Bueno and director of photography Jorge Müller were taken by police and now they are part of the list of the Desaparecidos.

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#5El Umbral del Dolor

Movie - 2024, 2h 15m as Si misma

8.8 / 10

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

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