Choibá: The Dance of the Humpback Whale (2025)
Based on an ancient legend and guided by the millenary song of the humpback whale, Choibá: The Dance of the Humpback Whale tells the story of a group of documentary filmmakers who decide to learn from the great journey of this cetacean, following its sacred migration from the coasts of the Colombian Pacific to the cold waters of Antarctica. A sensory, auditory, and visual journey that allows the viewer to enter a state of meditation and awareness, enabling them to reach their own conclusions about the importance of protecting and conserving the seas and all the living beings that inhabit them.
Director: Simón González Vélez
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: February 6, 2025
Cast
- Juliana Sarmiento Palacios - Niña
- Cristina Torres Cristancho - Niña
- Sara Guarnizo Barreto - Niña
- Silvana Rodríguez Vernal - Niña
Screenplay
Cinematography: Felipe Ibargüen Giraldo, Simón González Vélez
Editing: Nicolás Herran
Production: Canoa Films, Ruge Films
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Choibá: The Dance of the Humpback Whale about?
- Based on an ancient legend and guided by the millenary song of the humpback whale, Choibá: The Dance of the Humpback Whale tells the story of a group of documentary filmmakers who decide to learn from the great journey of this cetacean, following its sacred migration from the coasts of the Colombian Pacific to the cold waters of Antarctica. A sensory, auditory, and visual journey that allows the viewer to enter a state of meditation and awareness, enabling them to reach their own conclusions about the importance of protecting and conserving the seas and all the living beings that inhabit them.
- Who directed Choibá: The Dance of the Humpback Whale?
- Choibá: The Dance of the Humpback Whale was directed by Simón González Vélez.
- Who stars in Choibá: The Dance of the Humpback Whale?
- Choibá: The Dance of the Humpback Whale stars Juliana Sarmiento Palacios, Cristina Torres Cristancho, Sara Guarnizo Barreto, Silvana Rodríguez Vernal.
- How long is Choibá: The Dance of the Humpback Whale?
- Choibá: The Dance of the Humpback Whale has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is Choibá: The Dance of the Humpback Whale?
- Choibá: The Dance of the Humpback Whale is a Documentary film.