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on August 5, 2017 given by the

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(CNCA) to honour the best in Chilean films of 2017.

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and Matías Assler hosted the ceremony. The nominees were announced on July 19, 2017. ''

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'' led the nominations with eleven including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress twice, Best Supporting Actor and Best Screenplay, followed by '' Much Ado About Nothing'' with nine nominations. '' Much Ado About Nothing'' won Best Film, as well as Best Screenplay. '' Rara'' won Best Film too. ''

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'' won the most awards with five. Jorge Riquelme won Best Director for ''

''.

Winners and Nominees

Honorary Award

*''Jacqueline Mouesca''

Films by number of nominations and awards

References

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External links

Official site
Chilean film awards