No 2743

In 1988 Chile, a young advertising executive is tasked with creating a campaign for the 'No' vote in the upcoming plebiscite that could oust dictator Augusto Pinochet. Despite pressure and threats, he and his team devise a daring and optimistic campaign that ultimately helps bring about change.

Pablo Larraín's 'No' was widely acclaimed for its innovative approach to a historical event, praised for its sharp script, strong performances, and unique visual style that blends archival footage with a contemporary aesthetic. Critics found it a compelling and thought-provoking examination of how media and advertising can influence political outcomes.

• Praised for its stylish and intelligent direction, blending historical footage with fictional narrative.

• Gael García Bernal delivers a nuanced performance as the campaign strategist.

• An engaging and relevant look at the power of advertising in political change.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's clever portrayal of a pivotal historical moment, finding it both entertaining and informative. Many highlighted the film's optimistic tone and its successful depiction of how a grassroots advertising campaign could challenge a dictatorship.

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film; Won the Art Cinema Award at the Cannes Film Festival's Directors' Fortnight; Won Best Film at the Latin America Studies Association Film Festival.

The film was shot using equipment and techniques from the 1980s to authentically recreate the look and feel of commercials from that era.