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Antonio Bolívar, shaman of Embrace of the Serpent dies from coronavirus

By The City Paper Staff - May 1, 2020

Colombia actor Antonio Bolívar and member of the Huitoto indigenous peoples has died at age 72 from coronavirus. Bolívar is best known for his role in Embrace of the Serpent.

Oscar or no, Embrace of the Serpent already a winner for Colombia

By The City Paper Staff - February 28, 2016

Colombia’s Embrace of the Serpent competes Sunday at the 88th Academy Awards as the first nominated film from the country.

For Colombia’s film industry, a time for Ciro Guerra

By Emma Keane - August 1, 2009

Riding the success of Los Viajes del Viento, director Ciro Guerra talks his life, love of film and vision for Colombian cinema.