Review of No (2012) by Frances H — 23 Nov 2013

This film and Spinning Boris make a great pair about the use of advertising techniques in political campaigns.

This review of No (2012) was written by Frances H on 23 Nov 2013.

No has generally received positive reviews.

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By Josè M (1,677) on 18 Feb 2015

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By Jose R (491) on 09 Aug 2014

Filmed in low definition, 3/4 inch Sony U-matic magnetic tape, which was widely used by television news in Chile in the 80s, this Oscar nomination…

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By Ian T (457) on 26 Feb 2015

A retelling of how Pinoche was ousted from office by a film marketing team that wanted a free Chile…

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By Fong K (647) on 09 Aug 2014

Filmed in low definition, 3/4 inch Sony U-matic magnetic tape, which was widely used by television news in Chile in the 80s, this Oscar nomination…

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By Jonathan P (1,108) on 27 Jun 2014

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By Paul B (2,474) on 13 Dec 2014

Superbly directed almost documentary like film examining the advertising campaign uses in Chile in 1988 that aided the voting process to remove…

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By Wadzanai N (18) on 20 Sep 2014

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