Why not take advantage of this period of confinement to watch some good films? Colombian cinema is undoubtedly a rising star in the seventh art. To convince you, here are 3 films about Colombia to watch.
The snake's embrace
This stunning film by a Colombian filmmaker treads a fine line between adventure and history. Produced in black and white, it features two scientists – forty years apart – in search of a legendary Amazonian plant
Why do we recommend it?
- The Serpent’s Embrace is a journey into the enchanting world of the Amazonian Indians;
- It allows us to discover the majestic landscapes of this region: tropical forests, wild rivers and mountain ranges.
Jérico, the infinite flight of days
A documentary film shot in the village of Jerico (2 hours from Medellín), it reveals the stories of women of different ages and social conditions, who spontaneously evoke religion, love, the passage of time, past joys and sorrows
Why do we recommend it?
- This film shows a more human face of Colombia;
- We discover Jerico, a bright, colorful village that inspires a certain joie de vivre, the same as its inhabitants …
Birds of passage
Les Oiseaux de passage (Birds of Passage) recounts the encounter between two worlds: the Wayuu Indians of Colombia’s Guajira peninsula and the (Americanized) globalization of the drug trade. The film is certainly a reminder of Colombia’s sad past in this area, but it is first and foremost a masterpiece
Why do we recommend it?
- It takes us on a journey to meet the indigenous tribes of Guajira. We discover them torn between traditional clan constraints and « business »;
- This breathtaking thriller gives us a glimpse of the magnificent landscapes of the Guajira, a semi-desert region.
