The movement was seen as a turning point for Chilean consciousness around womens rights, reverberated across the world.
Amid the excitement of the protest marches, she revisits her own experiences of mistreatment.
Lopez is joined in the cast by other newcomers Avril Aurora, Lola Bravo and Paulina Cortes.
The WaveFabula
The Waveis produced by Juan de Dios Larrain, Pablo Larrain, Rocio Jadue and Sebastian Lelio under theFabulabanner.
Co-financiers are Participant, who worked with Lelio onA Fantastic Woman, and Fremantle.
It is in our DNA to share narratives that resonate with audiences.
The set of The Wave (c) Fabula
We aspire to evoke a sense of inspiration and emotion as you witness their impactful journey, said Jadue.
The screenplay is by written by Sebastian Lelio, Manuela Infante, Josefina Fernandez and Paloma Salas.
I stood very close to them and learned a lot from them.
The film shot on location in Chile over nine weeks.
