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Colonia depicts events surrounding the 1973 Chilean coup d'état and the Colonia Dignidad cult. The film portrays the community led by Paul Schäfer in southern Chile, featuring actors Emma Watson, Daniel Brühl, and Michael Nyqvist. It was a collaborative international production involving multiple European countries.
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info Colonia Specifications
| Country | Germany |
| Year | 2015 |
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What is Colonia about?
Colonia is a thriller set around the 1973 Chilean coup and the secretive Colonia Dignidad community. It follows the danger faced by people caught inside the cult led by Paul Schäfer.
Who stars in Colonia?
Emma Watson plays Lena, Daniel Brühl plays Daniel, and Michael Nyqvist portrays Paul Schäfer. The international production uses their characters to explore escape and survival inside Colonia Dignidad.
Was Colonia Dignidad a real place?
Yes, Colonia Dignidad was a real German settlement and cult in southern Chile. The film uses that historical setting while presenting a dramatized thriller story.
What historical event begins the story of Colonia?
The film is connected to the Chilean coup d'état of 1973. The political upheaval leads the characters into the orbit of Colonia Dignidad and its leader, Paul Schäfer.
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