Machuca

The interaction between Gonzalo and Pedro was unique in as much as they came from very different social classes. Most of the other rich children were either indifferent or hostile toward the poorer students, where as Gonzalo stuck up for Pedro, and sealed his friendship with Pedro when he completed his test for him. They showed no bias toward one another, seeming to accept each others situations and appearing to be comfortable and a bit curious in each others environment. Gonzalo seemed to ride into the slums without feeling uncomfortable and appeared right at home when participating in the socialist rallies with Pedro's family. He seemed maybe even more at home than when in his own home and with his own family.  Pedro likewise stood his ground when threatened by the sister's boyfriend, and eagerly partook in the party festivities at Gonzalo's, not showing any sense of discomfort, despite how the lifestyle was vastly different.  Maybe one of the reasons these two got along so well was because Gonzalo did not seem to hold the same beliefs or values of others in his social class. Many of the rich wanted to protect their wealth and their place in society and therefore were against socialist ideals. I  believe Gonzalo saw Pedro as his equal and therefore would want equality for him. He would have welcomed systems that would have gotten Pedro out of the horrible living conditions in which he was living and provide him and his family with decent meals and other basics of life. The main message of this film evolves around social classes and the interacting of people amongst the classes. The film portrays many images and messages supporting the division, inequality, and hostility between the classes. Gonzalo's and Pedro's friendship represents the good will attempt to close this gap. However, in the end, when Gonzalo was almost taken in the military round up when mistaken as one of the poor, he quickly identified himself as different than them. This symbolized the strength of this division and the magnitude of the social injustices that occurr in military governed countries.