La nueva Medellín (2016)
Juan Carlos and his friend Manuel were still teenagers when Catalina Villar first filmed them 18 years ago in Medellin which, at the time, was the most violent city in the world. Soon after, Juan Carlos, the poet, was killed. On the eve of a time of fragile peace, his illiterate parents seek legal compensation. Manuel, who has become the leader of his neighbourhood, is confronted to the paradoxes of urban modernization in a city that has transformed too quickly. The ghost of Juan Carlos rises as a shield against oblivion.
Director: Catalina Villar
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: March 20, 2016
Country: France
Language: Esperanto
Original Language: eo
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La nueva Medellín about?
- Juan Carlos and his friend Manuel were still teenagers when Catalina Villar first filmed them 18 years ago in Medellin which, at the time, was the most violent city in the world. Soon after, Juan Carlos, the poet, was killed. On the eve of a time of fragile peace, his illiterate parents seek legal compensation. Manuel, who has become the leader of his neighbourhood, is confronted to the paradoxes of urban modernization in a city that has transformed too quickly. The ghost of Juan Carlos rises as a shield against oblivion.
- Who directed La nueva Medellín?
- La nueva Medellín was directed by Catalina Villar.
- How long is La nueva Medellín?
- La nueva Medellín has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is La nueva Medellín?
- La nueva Medellín is a Documentary film.
- Where was La nueva Medellín produced?
- La nueva Medellín was produced in France.