The Wandering Soap Opera is a Chilean film that was unfinished by its director, Raúl Ruiz, before his death in 2011. The film is a surreal and satirical take on the soap opera genre, following a group of characters as they navigate through various melodramatic scenarios.
The film was completed posthumously by Ruiz's widow, Valeria Sarmiento, and premiered at the 2017 Locarno Film Festival. The Wandering Soap Opera is known for its disjointed narrative structure, dreamlike sequences, and colorful visuals.
The film explores themes of identity, power dynamics, and the nature of storytelling. It is a unique and experimental work that showcases Ruiz's distinctive style and vision.