| My Brothers Dream Awake | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Claudia Huaiquimilla | 
| Written by | Claudia Huaiquimilla Pablo Greene  | 
| Produced by | Pablo Greene Mariana Tejos Martignoni  | 
| Starring | Iván Cáceres César Herrera  | 
| Cinematography | Mauro Veloso | 
| Edited by | Andrea Chignoli María José Salazar  | 
| Music by | Miguel Miranda Miranda y Tobar  | 
Production companies  | Inefable Lanza Verde  | 
| Distributed by | Market Chile | 
Release dates  | August 7, 2021 (Locarno) October 21, 2021 (Chile)  | 
Running time  | 85 minutes | 
| Country | Chile | 
| Language | Spanish | 
My Brothers Dream Awake (Spanish: Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos) is a 2021 Chilean drama film directed by Claudia Huaiquimilla and written by Huaiquimilla & Pablo Greene.[1] Starring Iván Cáceres and César Herrera accompanied by Paulina García, Andrew Bargsted, Julia Lübbert and Sebastián Ayala.[2] It is about the life of 2 brothers in a juvenile prison who are looking for a way out of the place after spending a year inside.[3]
The film received many accolades and nominations around the world, including Best Actor for Iván Cáceres, Best Screenplay and Best Ibero-American Fiction Film at the 36th Guadalajara International Film Festival;[4] Coup de Cœur Award and the Audience Award at the 34th Toulouse Latin Film Festival;[5] competed for the Gold Hugo in the New Directors Competition at the 57th Chicago International Film Festival[6] and received a nomination for Best Ibero-American Film at the 64th Ariel Awards.[7]
Synopsis
After spending a year in a juvenile prison, the brothers Ángel and Franco, accompanied by a group of young people, decide to stage a riot with the aim of escaping and making their dreams come true.[8]
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:[9][10]
- Iván Cáceres as Ángel.
 - César Herrera as Franco
 - Paulina García as Professor Ana
 - Andrew Bargsted as Jaime
 - Sebastián Ayala as Johnatan
 - Julia Lübbert as Tiare
 - Belén Herrera as Bianca
 - René Miranda as Michael
 - Joaquín Huenufil as Bryan
 - Diego Arboleda as Parse
 - Luz Jiménez as Grandma
 - Robinson Aravena as Grandpa
 - Mario Ocampo as Monitor
 - Germán Díaz as Bastián
 - Ariel Mateluna as Bad Influence
 - Claudio Arredondo as Attorney
 - Otilio Castro as Gendarme
 - Víctor Recabarren as Víctor
 - Francisco Sepúlveda as Francisco
 - Ángel Pérez as Angelo
 - Alejandro Neira as Alejandro
 - Jorge Chambergo as Jorge
 - Martín Maldonado as Maldonado
 - Daniel Huaiquimilla as Arrested Man 1
 - Jonathan Saldías as Arrested Man 2
 
Production
Pre-production began on October 19–20, 2019, coinciding with the social outbreak in Chile.[11] Principal photography began in December 2019.[12]
Release
My Brothers Dream Awake had its world premiere on August 7, 2021, at the 74th Locarno Film Festival.[13] It was commercially released on October 21, 2021, in Chilean theaters.[14]
Accolades
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Locarno Film Festival | Golden Leopard | My Brothers Dream Awake | Nominated | [15] | 
| Valdivia International Film Festival | Best Film | Won | [16] | ||
| Héctor Ríos Award for Best Cinematography | Mauro Veloso | Won | [17] | ||
| Guadalajara International Film Festival | Best Ibero-American Fiction Film | My Brothers Dream Awake | Won | [18] | |
| Best Screenplay | Claudia Huaiquimilla & Pablo Greene | Won | |||
| Best Actor | Iván Cáceres | Won | |||
| Valladolid International Film Festival | Punto de Encuentro - Special Mention | My Brothers Dream Awake | Won | [19] | |
| Chicago International Film Festival | New Directors Competition - Gold Hugo | Nominated | [20] | ||
| Cineuropa Festival | Best Performance | Iván Cáceres | Won | [21] | |
| FELINA National and International Film Festival in Linarense | Best International Film | My Brothers Dream Awake | Won | [22][23] | |
| Circle of Art Critics of Chile | Best Chilean Film | Won | [24] | ||
| 2022 | Chilean Film Festival | Best Director | Claudia Huaiquimilla | Won | [25] | 
| Best Art Direction | Karla Molina | Won | |||
| Audience Award | My Brothers Dream Awake | Won | |||
| Ñuble National Film Festival | Won | [26] | |||
| Palm Springs International Film Festival | Best Ibero-American Film | Nominated | [27] | ||
| Young Cineastes Award | Nominated | ||||
| Toulouse Latin Film Festival | Coup de Cœur | Won | [28] | ||
| Audience Award | Won | ||||
| Ojo Loco Iberian and Latin American Film Festival | Won | [8] | |||
| Student Jury Award | Won | ||||
| Reflets Cinéma Ibérique & Latin American Festival | Audience Award | Won | [29] | ||
| Latino Film Festival Tuebingen | Won | [30] | |||
| Ojo de Pescado International Film Festival for Children and Youth | Best International Youth Film | Won | [31] | ||
| Las Alturas International Film Festival | Special Mention of the Jury | Won | [32] | ||
| Best Screenplay for Fiction Feature Films | Claudia Huaiquimilla & Pablo Greene | Won | |||
| Caleuche Awards | Best Leading Actor | Iván Cáceres | Nominated | [33] | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Paulina García | Nominated | |||
| Julia Lübbert | Nominated | ||||
| Best Supporting Actor | Sebastián Ayala | Nominated | |||
| Andrew Bargsted | Nominated | ||||
| Ariel Awards | Best Ibero-American Film | My Brothers Dream Awake | Nominated | [34][35] | 
References
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 - ↑ ""Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos": La película que da cuenta de la cruda infancia en el Sename". CNN Chile (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
 - ↑ "Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos (es) | Cinelatino". www.cinelatino.fr. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
 - ↑ "Cintas chilenas 'Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos' e 'Inmersión' triunfan en el Festival Internacional de Cine de Guadalajara". Latin US (in Mexican Spanish). 2021-10-10. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
 - ↑ "Le festival toulousain Cinélatino récompense la chilienne Claudia Huaiquimilla pour son film "Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos"". Franceinfo (in French). 2022-04-03. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
 - ↑ "Chicago International Film Festival: 57th Festival Award Winners Announced". ifilmfestival.com. 2021-10-21. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
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 - ↑ "Reparto de Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos (película 2021). Dirigida por Claudia Huaiquimilla". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2023-07-29. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
 - ↑ "Reparto Completo de Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos (Cine.com)". cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
 - ↑ "'Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos': Cómo fue la compleja realización de la aclamada cinta chilena que critica al Sename y que fue filmada durante el estallido social - La Máquina Medio". 2023-07-29. Archived from the original on 2023-07-29. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
 - ↑ "Película chilena "Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos" se estrenará mundialmente en el prestigioso Festival de Locarno - AdPrensa - agenda de prensa" (in Spanish). 2021-07-01. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
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 - ↑ Morales, Marcelo (2021-10-16). ""Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos", de Claudia Huaquimilla". Cinechile (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
 - ↑ Kiang, Jessica (2021-08-14). "Golden Leopard Winner 'Vengeance is Mine, All Others Pay Cash' Heads Impressive Slate Of Locarno Awards". Variety. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
 - ↑ Cuche, Mario (2021-10-17). "Película sobre el Sename ganó el Festival de Cine de Valdivia » TEXTUAL". TEXTUAL (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
 - ↑ ""MIS HERMANOS SUEÑAN DESPIERTOS" TRIUNFAN EN VALDIVIA". Lanza Verde (in Spanish). 2021-10-19. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
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 - ↑ "La cinta iraní 'Hit the road', mejor película en la primera edición competitiva de Cineuropa". Europa Press. 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
 - ↑ Minga, Revista (2021-11-17). "Festival Felina estrena su séptima edición con premiada cinta nacional". Revista Minga (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
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 - ↑ "¡Premio del Público en el 29° Festival Cinelatino Tuebingen, Alemania! Nos conmueve la gran recepción que ha tenido MIS HERMANOS SUEÑAN DESPIERTOS en lugares tan distintos y lejanos". Twitter. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
 - ↑ ""Mis hermanos sueñan despiertos" gana Festival Ojo de Pescado". El Mostrador (in Spanish). 2022-09-09. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
 - ↑ "Noticias: Festival de Cine de las Alturas 2022: Todos los premios - Otros Cines". www.otroscines.com. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
 - ↑ "Premios Caleuche 2022: el listado de las y los nominados". ADN (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
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