A Yard of Jackals
A Yard of Jackals is a 2024 Chilean psychological thriller film written, edited and directed by Diego Figueroa in his directorial debut. It is an expansion of his own short film Los vecinos. Starring Néstor Cantillana and Blanca Lewin.
Synopsis
During the oppressive Chilean dictatorship, Raúl, a modest model maker, takes refuge in the apparent peace of his neighborhood. However, his life is turned upside down when mysterious neighbors arrive, unleashing a spiral of horror and violence that will leave deep scars.Cast
- Néstor Cantillana as Raúl
- Blanca Lewin as Laura
- María Jesús Marcone
- Rodrigo Pérez
- Juan Cano
- Consuelo Holzapfel
- Grimanesa Jiménez
- Pablo Schwarz
Release
A Yard of Jackals had its world premiere on November 15, 2024, at the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, then screened on November 28, 2024, at the 36th Viña del Mar International Film Festival, on January 15, 2025, at the 6th Ñuble National Film Festival, on February 19, 2025, at the 27th Punta del Este International Film Festival.The film was commercially released on January 23, 2025, in Chilean theaters. International rights were acquired by MPM Premium.