Where to watch Under Construction (1977)

Story

This short documentary follows a construction worker in Santiago's Providencia neighbourhood as a building demolition takes place. Through conversation with a stucco worker, the film explores the realities of manual labour and economic hardship. The worker's story reveals how low wages create barriers to basic aspirations, particularly the struggle to afford property ownership and secure housing stability.

Why watch

• A rare 1977 Chilean documentary offering historical perspective on working-class life
• Directed by Ignacio Agüero with an intimate, conversational approach to storytelling
• Brief five-minute format ideal for understanding social documentary cinema

Good for: Viewers interested in social documentaries and labour history will find this relevant; suitable for mature audiences given its serious economic themes.