Song of the Flies (2021)

an iteration of violence

Song of the Flies (2021) poster

The experimental animated film Song of the Flies (El Canto de las Moscas), translates the desolation caused by the violence of the Colombian armed conflict through the poetic voice of Maria Mercedes Carranza (1945–2003) and the audiovisual dialogue between 9 Colombian women. In 24 places, as a transit over the course of a day (Morning, Day, Night) a map of terror is drawn where massacres took place in Colombia in the 1990s. Archival images, the artists’ personal memories and the use of loops and analogue materials bring to life the landscapes ravaged by violence and build a polyphony of memory and mourning, a universal song of pain.

Director: Ana María Vallejo
Genre: Documentary, Animation
Runtime: 44 min
Release Date:
Music: Manuela Puerto
Country: Germany, Colombia
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Themes

The Traumatic Legacy of Mass Murder

Keywords

poetry, grief, massacre, war, colombia, experimental animation, poesía, colombian armed conflict, maria mercedes carranza

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Song of the Flies about?
The experimental animated film Song of the Flies (El Canto de las Moscas), translates the desolation caused by the violence of the Colombian armed conflict through the poetic voice of Maria Mercedes Carranza (1945–2003) and the audiovisual dialogue between 9 Colombian women. In 24 places, as a transit over the course of a day (Morning, Day, Night) a map of terror is drawn where massacres took place in Colombia in the 1990s. Archival images, the artists’ personal memories and the use of loops and analogue materials bring to life the landscapes ravaged by violence and build a polyphony of memory and mourning, a universal song of pain.
Who directed Song of the Flies?
Song of the Flies was directed by Ana María Vallejo.
How long is Song of the Flies?
Song of the Flies has a runtime of 44m (44 minutes).
What genre is Song of the Flies?
Song of the Flies is a Documentary, Animation film.
Where was Song of the Flies produced?
Song of the Flies was produced in Germany, Colombia.
What are the themes of Song of the Flies?
The themes of Song of the Flies include: The Traumatic Legacy of Mass Murder.