Kill Pinochet

In the lead-up to the 2020 Chilean presidential election, an elderly private investigator named Sergio is hired by a law firm to go undercover in a retirement home. His mission is to gather evidence of alleged mistreatment of residents by the owner, believed to be the sister of former dictator Augusto Pinochet. Sergio navigates the challenges of aging and espionage while forming genuine connections with the women he is meant to be observing.

The Mole Agent was widely acclaimed by critics, earning praise for its unique premise, its heartwarming and often humorous portrayal of its elderly subjects, and director Maite Alberdi's sensitive and insightful approach. The film successfully blends elements of a spy thriller with intimate character study.

• A charming and surprisingly suspenseful documentary that masterfully blends genres.

• Offers a touching and humorous look at aging and human connection.

• Maite Alberdi's direction is both subtle and deeply empathetic.

Google audience: Audiences loved the film's originality and its heartwarming portrayal of the elderly residents. Many found it to be a unique and engaging watch, appreciating its blend of humor and touching moments.

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Won multiple awards at various film festivals, including the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival.

The 'spy' in the film, Sergio Chamy, was actually 83 years old at the time of filming and had no prior acting experience; he was recruited through a newspaper advertisement.