Neruda

In 1948 Chile, against the backdrop of a brewing Cold War, esteemed Communist Senator and revered poet Pablo Neruda finds himself at odds with the government he once supported. In a dramatic turn of events, Neruda publicly accuses the authorities of betraying their Party principles, leading to his parliamentary immunity being revoked by President González Videla.Consequently, under orders from the Chief of Investigative Police, inspector Óscar Peluchonneau is tasked with apprehending Neruda. As political tensions escalate and the noose tightens around him, Neruda realizes he must flee the country along with his wife, Delia del Carril, a talented painter. However, instead of succumbing to arrest, they choose an extraordinary path - embracing an unconventional game of cat-and-mouse while living incognito and maintaining their artistic pursuits.The film explores themes of political intrigue, love, and the resilience of the human spirit in times of turmoil, as it delves into the captivating true story of Pablo Neruda's secret life during the Cold War era in Chile.