2000 | Color | 98 min In this film, based on the novel by Colombian writer Fernando Vallejo, the devastating reality of Colombia is presented by way of two characters. Violence as a way of life, disappointment, and death are just around the corner. The protagonists are overwhelmed by the disillusionment that results from living in this society. Alexis is a young hit-man who introduces his friend Fernando to a sinister world in which there is no clear boundary between life and death. Both characters share a profound emptiness, an existence dominated by brutal attempts to test the limits of life and death, and the unbearable experience of living in a crowded and under-developed city. Country: Francia, España, Colombia Direction: Schroeder; Barbet Production: Ménégoz; Margaret Photography: Lalinde; Rodrigo Music: Arraigada; Jorge Cast:David Restrepo; Juan, Vallesteros; Anderson, Jaramillo; Germán, Busquets; Manuel Participation year at FICM: 2003
2000 | Color | 98 min In this film, based on the novel by Colombian writer Fernando Vallejo, the devastating reality of Colombia is presented by way of two characters. Violence as a way of life, disappointment, and death are just around the corner. The protagonists are overwhelmed by the disillusionment that results from living in this society. Alexis is a young hit-man who introduces his friend Fernando to a sinister world in which there is no clear boundary between life and death. Both characters share a profound emptiness, an existence dominated by brutal attempts to test the limits of life and death, and the unbearable experience of living in a crowded and under-developed city. Country: Francia, España, Colombia Direction: Schroeder; Barbet Production: Ménégoz; Margaret Photography: Lalinde; Rodrigo Music: Arraigada; Jorge Cast:David Restrepo; Juan, Vallesteros; Anderson, Jaramillo; Germán, Busquets; Manuel Participation year at FICM: 2003
Ricardo and the Painting A portrait of the painter Ricardo Cavallo, who has devoted his life to his art. See More
The Venerable W. Ashin Wirathu, the Venerable W., is an influential Buddhist monk in Myanmar who has led a violent, racist, decades-long persecution of the country’s Muslim minority. Besieged by Wirathu’s followers and by certain government institutions, hundreds of Muslims have been killed, thousands of homes have been burned, and tens of thousands have fled the country. -: CLEANED :- See More
More Stefan, a German student, hitchhikes to Paris. After playing a game of cards, he strikes up a friendship with Charlie, a card shark and con man who soon lures Stefan into his schemes. One night at a party, Stefan falls madly in love with Estelle. She leaves Paris and a week later he goes to join her in Ibiza. See More
Queer Palm Lab Announces Call for Entries for its First Edition 11 · 03 · 23 The 21st FICM Awarded the Best of its Official Selection 10 · 27 · 23 The Coppel Foundation Presented FROZEN at the 21st FICM 10 · 27 · 23 Frank Marshall Concluded His Activities at the 21st FICM With RATHER 10 · 27 · 23
