Clandestine in Chile: The Adventures of Miguel Littin (New York Review Books Classics)

Name: Clandestine in Chile: The Adventures of Miguel Littin (New York Review Books Classics)
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Book Synopsis: In 1973, the film director Miguel Littín fled Chile after a U.S.-supported military coup toppled the democratically elected socialist government of Salvador Allende. The new dictator, General Augusto Pinochet, instituted a reign of terror and turned Chile into a laboratory to test the poisonous prescriptions of the American economist Milton Friedman. In 1985, Littín returned to Chile disguised as a Uruguayan businessman. He was desperate to see the homeland he’d been exiled from for so many years; he also meant to pull off a very tricky stunt: with the help of three film crews from three different countries, each supposedly busy making a movie to promote tourism, he would secretly put together a film that would tell the truth about Pinochet’s benighted Chile—a film that would capture the world’s attention while landing the general and his secret police with a very visible black eye. Afterwards, the great novelist Gabriel García Márquez sat down with Littín to hear the story of his escapade, with all its scary, comic, and not-a-little surreal ups and downs. Then, applying the same unequaled gifts that had already gained him a Nobel Prize, García Márquez wrote it down. Clandestine in Chile is a true-life adventure story and a classic of modern reportage.

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Experience the gripping and unforgettable true-life adventure of Miguel Littín in "Clandestine in Chile: The Adventures of Miguel Littin". This New York Review Books Classics masterpiece takes you on a journey through the political turmoil and reign of terror in Chile during the dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet. As Littín, a renowned film director, returns to his homeland undercover, the world is about to bear witness to a courageous act that will expose the truth about Pinochet's infamous regime.

In this captivating book, Gabriel García Márquez, a Nobel Prize-winning novelist, beautifully unravels Littín's escapade, weaving together a story that is both heart-pounding and surreal. With three film crews cleverly disguised as documentary makers, Littín embarks on a daring quest to document the dark realities of Pinochet's Chile. The world will be captivated by the tale, and Pinochet's secret police will have nowhere to hide.

If you are a fan of gripping adventure stories, political intrigue, and powerful reportage, "Clandestine in Chile" is a must-read. García Márquez's exceptional storytelling skills bring to life the thrilling journey of Miguel Littín, making this book a true classic of modern literature. Don't miss out on this remarkable tale that sheds light on a pivotal moment in history and showcases the indomitable spirit of one man's quest for truth.

Grab your copy of "Clandestine in Chile" today and discover the untold story that captivated the world.

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