Acordeón de Papel (1991)

Acordeón de Papel (1991) poster

We are accompanying a "gallada" - a group that protects itself by living on the street - made up of children and adults who collect materials to recycle (paper, glass, metal) in large shopping centers. On Friday nights they cross the city pulling and pushing large sphere carts to sell what they have collected along their way in the Cartucho de Bogotá warehouses, leaving small life stories scattered on the asphalt.

Director: Carlos Bernal
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 25 min
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Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Acordeón de Papel about?
We are accompanying a "gallada" - a group that protects itself by living on the street - made up of children and adults who collect materials to recycle (paper, glass, metal) in large shopping centers. On Friday nights they cross the city pulling and pushing large sphere carts to sell what they have collected along their way in the Cartucho de Bogotá warehouses, leaving small life stories scattered on the asphalt.
Who directed Acordeón de Papel?
Acordeón de Papel was directed by Carlos Bernal.
How long is Acordeón de Papel?
Acordeón de Papel has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
What genre is Acordeón de Papel?
Acordeón de Papel is a Documentary film.