Rubén Sotoconil
Acting
Biography
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Born: March 16, 1916
Known For
Enough Praying
Many socially-concerned priests in Catholic Latin America have at some time left their parish churches to go and work in the fields and factories of the poor. Such priests, usually adherents of "liberation theology," are called "worker-priests." This Chilean film tells the story of how one man became a "worker-priest" and won the trust of the poor.
Jackal of Nahueltoro
Based on an actual murder case that ignited a furious debate over the death penalty in Chile in 1960, this experimental social drama portrays the life and death of an illiterate peasant who, while drunk, murdered the woman with whom he had a relationship and her five children.
The Tango of the Widower and Its Distorting Mirror
A man's wife commits suicide and appears to him as a ghost. The ghost follows him everywhere – under the bed, under tables… After seeing the ghost so frequently, the man begins to resemble her.
Deja que los perros ladren
A family on the brink of bankruptcy decides to do dirty jobs undercover by the government to overcome their condition.
El fin del juego
A man squanders all of his wife's fortune in gambling and drinking. Now in financial crisis, the woman tries to keep their home afloat, while he plays, gets drunk and lives off his friends charity and good will.
The Promised Land
During the socialist government of Marmaduke Grove in 1932, a group of villagers decide to take some land in the area of Palmilla. Almost like a mythical journey, problems arise when seated and in a position to bring the socialist ideal in the population. Everything becomes more complicated with rumors that the reactionary forces have overthrown the socialist government. A movie that because of the coup was not released in Chile and was only terminated by Littin in exile in Mexico.
La otra cara del espejo
Anthology horror series that dives into urban myths, regional fears, mysteries and paranormal events. Tales full of terror, suspense and sensuality.
Quinta Normal
A documentary film that registers a regular Sunday on Chilean park Quinta Normal.
Sussi
Sussi comes to the big city to find love and success.
Volver a empezar
A writer returns to her motherland after many years in exile, and seeks to resolve pending conflicts with her son.
Filmography
as Ernesto
as Clinic Security Guard
as Rita's Father
as Worker
as Corporal Campos
as Narrator