"A brutal, chilling indictment of capitalist colonialism, THE SETTLERS mixes shocking violence with acute apathy." - Laura Babiak, Observer
"Gálvez, it’s clear, carefully considered the many ramifications of the subject matter he tackles here." - Carlos Aguilar, The Playlist
"A blistering laceration of the contradictions and hypocrisies of European racism." - Jake Cole, Slant Magazine
Chile, 1901. Three horsemen—a deranged British soldier, an American cowboy, and a Chilean “mestizo”—are hired to clear the Indigenous people from an expanse of Patagonia land by the powerful and callous man who owns it. As visually sumptuous as it is brutal and bloody, director Felipe Gálvez Haberle’s feature debut is a blistering indictment of colonialism, capitalism, and the greed of man. Content consideration: contains scenes of violence and sexual assault. Film Center exclusive.
Awards & Nominations
Winner - FIPRESCI Prize, Cannes Film Festival
Nominee - Un Certain Regard Award, Cannes Film Festival
Nominee - Golden Camera, Cannes Film Festival
Nominee - Best Fiction, New Directors Competition, São Paulo International Film Festival
Official Selection - New York Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival
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