Chile · Life & Culture
Key Facts
—Venice selection. Alba Gaviraghi’s first fiction short, Una Fortaleza, was chosen for the Orizzonti Corti competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.
—Feature debut. Her first feature as director, Hijas Únicas, wrapped shooting in Santiago and Chile’s Central Coast and is now in post-production for a 2026 release.
—Ecuador’s loss. Azucena Mora, born Livia Lidia Mora Mendoza, died on 14 July 2026 at age 80, leaving a six-decade legacy in Ecuadorian theatre and television.
