The movie was filmed in Chile, the U.K., and Spain, with scenes shot in both English and Spanish.
The story takes place during a significant moment in history – when Augusto Pinochet, a former dictator, was arrested in London in 1998. This was the first time a former leader could be held accountable for his actions outside his own country.
The plot follows two people involved in secret operations – a hired soldier working for a non-governmental organization and a Chilean diplomat.
As they uncover a web of secret deals, lies, and political power struggles, they realize that the real fight for justice isn't in courtrooms, but in the hidden corners of society.
The film also stars Alfredo Castro, Antonia Zegers, and Alejandro Goic.
Felipe Gálvez shared his thoughts on the movie: "I grew up hearing incomplete stories, conversations cut short by fear. With 'Impunity,' I want to look at the parts of history that were left out. Using the spy genre isn’t about celebrating conspiracy; it’s about showing how justice can be delayed, manipulated, and made into a spectacle."
"Impunity" is based on a book by Philippe Sands, a lawyer and well-known author.
It explores one of the biggest international criminal cases since the trials at Nuremberg.
Benjamín Domenech from Rei Pictures and Emily Morgan from Quiddity said, "Working on 'Impunity' is a big challenge and a serious responsibility.
In a world where being held accountable is hard, Felipe's vision is a powerful film that speaks to people who want to understand the foundation of our society."
The film is a new collaboration for Felipe Gálvez with many of the creative team from "The Settlers," including director of photography Simone D’Arcangelo, costume designer Muriel Parra, composer Harry Allouche, and editor Matthieu Taponier.
The screenplay is also a second project with writers Mariano Llinás and Antonia Girardi. Carmen Cuba is the casting director.
Pathé Films president Ardavan Safaee praised Felipe Gálvez's previous work, saying, "From the first time I read the script for 'Impunity,' I was really impressed.
It's an intelligent and powerful film that entertains while revealing important truths, thanks to the strong performances by Sebastian Stan and Ana de Armas."
Alejandra García from Chile's Ronda Cine called "Impunity" a story that "shows the limits of Chile's failures, putting them in front of the world.
" She added, "Two people from different countries and backgrounds get caught up in something much bigger than themselves. In today's world, where authority often gets away with things, their search for truth has a lasting impact on a global level."
Sebastian Stan has acted in big Hollywood films like the "Avengers" series and "Captain America," as well as smaller, more artistic projects like "The Apprentice" and "A Different Man," which won a Golden Globe and Silver Bear.
He will be at Cannes with Cristian Mungiu's "Fjord." Ana de Armas, known for her role in "Blonde," also appeared in movies like "No Time to Die," "John Wick: Ballerina," and "Blade Runner 2049," and is currently filming an Apple TV+ series called "Safe Houses."
"impunity" shows Pathé's commitment to supporting international films directed by well-known talents.
The company will also be at Cannes with Antonin Baudry’s "De Gaulle" and Arthur Harari's "The Unknown," starring Léa Seydoux.
Felipe Gálvez, Sebastian Stan, and Carmen Cuba are represented by CAA, while Ana de Armas is represented by WME.
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