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1989 Chile World Cup Qualifier Scandal Spotlighted in ‘Simulacro’ (EXCLUSIVE)
'Simulacro,' a political-sports thriller based on Chile's 1989 World Cup scandal, finds backing at the Marché du Film.
“Being able to make a movie and reveal what really happened, how that moment was built, what is true, what is myth, what is real, what the consequences were, I find it extremely compelling because it’s a story that, anywhere in the world, a simulation like this one is simply unbelievable.” “We envision a high-voltage film, full of action and touches of humor, at times bordering on a police thriller, featuring lovable and relatable characters, appealing not only to football fans but also to those who are fascinated by the madness that surrounds it,” says Sabatini. Fellow co-producers Javier Krause and Sebastián Cepeda add, “‘Simulacro’ represents a unique opportunity for Viven Films: the starting point of our project development plan in co-production with Latin America.
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