
When the People Awake
1973, Spanish. Directed by Alfonso Beato & Andrés Racz.
Documentary that explores the construction of socialism in Chile: we see the difficult transition from capitalism to socialism attempted by Allende's Popular Unity Government in 1970-73, tracing its historical background, developments and impending tragedy.
- Runtime
- 0h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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- Released
- 1 January 1973
- Original title
- Cuando despierta el Pueblo
- Country
- Chile
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When the People Awake runs 59 minutes (0h 59m).
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When the People Awake isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1973. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like When the People Awake?
If you liked When the People Awake, try The Battle of Chile: Part I, The Battle of Chile: Part III, The 33.
Who directed When the People Awake?
When the People Awake (1973) was directed by Alfonso Beato and Andrés Racz.