The Black Snake (2026)
After years of absence, Ciro returns home to his mother's bedside. In the Colombian desert of Tatacoa, he meets those he fled and confronts the last guardians of a territory as fragile as it is enchanting.
Director: Aurélien Vernhes-Lermusiaux
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: March 25, 2026
Cast
- Alexis Lozano Tafur - Ciro
- Miguel Ángel Viera - Alirio
- Angela Rodriguez - Ana
- Laura Valentina Quintero - Little Lucía
- Virgelina Gil Saénz - Lucía
- Santiago Porras - Ana's boyfriend
- Laura Rodríguez - Astronomer
- Jonathan Mortenson - Astronomer
- Bartek Brzozowski - Astronomer
- Joseph Fuzessy - Astronomer's voice
Screenplay
- Aurélien Vernhes-Lermusiaux
- Marlène Poste (Co-Writer)
Music: Stuart A. Staples, Dan McKinna
Cinematography: Sylvain Verdet
Editing: Thomas Glaser
Production: Dublin Films, Vulcana Cinema, Laima Producciones, Burning
Country: Colombia, Brazil, France
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Family Curse and the Burden of Legacy
Keywords
snake, territory, tradition, parenthood, desert, figment of imagination, man against nature, lost in the desert, legacy, naturalistic, underground music, family legacy, dreamlike, traditional culture, ancient tale
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Black Snake about?
- After years of absence, Ciro returns home to his mother's bedside. In the Colombian desert of Tatacoa, he meets those he fled and confronts the last guardians of a territory as fragile as it is enchanting.
- Who directed The Black Snake?
- The Black Snake was directed by Aurélien Vernhes-Lermusiaux.
- Who stars in The Black Snake?
- The Black Snake stars Alexis Lozano Tafur, Miguel Ángel Viera, Angela Rodriguez, Laura Valentina Quintero, Virgelina Gil Saénz, Santiago Porras.
- How long is The Black Snake?
- The Black Snake has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Black Snake?
- The Black Snake is a Drama film.
- Where was The Black Snake produced?
- The Black Snake was produced in Colombia, Brazil, France.
- What are the themes of The Black Snake?
- The themes of The Black Snake include: Family Curse and the Burden of Legacy.