‘La Puta Vida’ Film Begins Production in Chile

The international feature film “La Puta Vida” began principal photography in Chile this week. The production is a five-country co-production, with lead involvement from Colombia’s Red Collision Studios and Chile’s Afro Films. The film stars Colombian actor Claudio Cataño, who recently gained prominence for his role in Netflix’s adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez’s novel “One Hundred Years of Solitude.”

Directed by Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio, “La Puta Vida” is set to explore themes relevant to the Latin American continent. The project aims to bring together diverse creative talents from across the region. Specific details regarding the plot or Cataño's character have not yet been fully disclosed, but the announcement signals a significant new venture in Latin American cinema.

Red Collision Studios and Afro Films are spearheading the collaborative effort, which involves creative and financial contributions from partners in Argentina, Mexico, and Spain. This broad co-production base suggests an ambitious scope for the film, potentially reaching a wide international audience. The commencement of filming in Chile indicates the initial phase of a complex production schedule designed to leverage the country's diverse landscapes and film infrastructure.

Claudio Cataño’s involvement follows his critically recognized performance in the highly anticipated Netflix series based on “One Hundred Years of Solitude.” His participation in “La Puta Vida” further solidifies his position as a leading actor in Spanish-language cinema. The film’s director, Sebastián Lelio, is an acclaimed filmmaker known for his work on features such as “A Fantastic Woman,” which won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2018.