Portraits in a Sea of Lies (2010)

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A young woman experiences the worst life has to over in this depressing but worthwhile Colombian drama tinged with a hint of magical realism. Paola Baldion plays Marina, a withdrawn teenager whose abusive grand-dad houses her in a dilapidated shed. When the old fart pops his clogs, Marina passes into the care of cousin Jairo (Julian Roman), a cheesecake photographer who "hires" her to help him with his gear, and the two end up taking an episodic road trip as they travel to reclaim grandpa's legacy. Unpleasant flashbacks to Marina's tragic childhood ensue. Yep, the good times never end in this one! Known in English as Portraits in a Sea of Lies, this meditation on the 50-year long Colombian civil war - as seen through the grueling experiences of our heroine - won the Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature at the 14th Cine Las Americas International Film Festival.

Director: Carlos Gaviria
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Maria Mulata
Editing: Carlos Gaviria
Production: Producciones Erwin Goggel
Country: Colombia
Language: Español
Original Language: es

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Portraits in a Sea of Lies about?
A young woman experiences the worst life has to over in this depressing but worthwhile Colombian drama tinged with a hint of magical realism. Paola Baldion plays Marina, a withdrawn teenager whose abusive grand-dad houses her in a dilapidated shed. When the old fart pops his clogs, Marina passes into the care of cousin Jairo (Julian Roman), a cheesecake photographer who "hires" her to help him with his gear, and the two end up taking an episodic road trip as they travel to reclaim grandpa's legacy. Unpleasant flashbacks to Marina's tragic childhood ensue. Yep, the good times never end in this one! Known in English as Portraits in a Sea of Lies, this meditation on the 50-year long Colombian civil war - as seen through the grueling experiences of our heroine - won the Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature at the 14th Cine Las Americas International Film Festival.
Who directed Portraits in a Sea of Lies?
Portraits in a Sea of Lies was directed by Carlos Gaviria.
Who stars in Portraits in a Sea of Lies?
Portraits in a Sea of Lies stars Paola Baldion, Julián Román, Edgardo Román, Ana María Arango, Carolina Lizarazo, Ramsés Ramos.
How long is Portraits in a Sea of Lies?
Portraits in a Sea of Lies has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Portraits in a Sea of Lies?
Portraits in a Sea of Lies is a Drama film.
Where was Portraits in a Sea of Lies produced?
Portraits in a Sea of Lies was produced in Colombia.