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FICCI’s Diana Bustamante joins jury of Rotterdam’s International Film Festival
The Colombian filmmaker will join the jury of the Official Selection during the 46th edition of one of the world’s most demanding and prestigious film festivals.
In defense of Netflix’s ‘Narcos’ and its depiction of Colombia
Few television shows have generated as much controversy in Colombia as the Netflix series “Narcos,” which has found tremendous success abroad and detractors at home.
Cine Francés en Colombia launches in Bogotá
The 15th edition of Festival de Cine Francés launches in Bogotá and showcases until the end of October the best of French moviemaking, especially those by women directors.
Pasos de Héroe: Uplifting film tribute to child landmine victims
Colombian film director Henry Rincón’s debut feature “Pasos de Héroe” takes on the poignant theme of children landmine victims.
Sofia Vergara once again TV’s highest paid actress
The Barranquilla-born Modern Family star is the queen of the small screen.
Narcos season two premieres in Bogotá with red carpet event
The Narcos are back hosted their season two celebration in Colombia’s capital.
El Abrazo de la Serpiente named best Latin American film at Platino Awards
Ciro Guerra’s tale from the Colombian Amazon wins yet another major international award.
Bogotá BAM 2016: Pitching social and “Colombia” for the silver screen
The global forum to showcase Colombian film, BAM – Bogotá Audiovisual Market, launches its 7th edition with 1,000 industry professionals invited.
Animated film Las Aventuras de Nuku brings Colombia to Cannes
Colombian animated film Las Aventuras de Nuku, which tells the story of a young Kogui boy, screened Wednesday at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.
Oscar or no, Embrace of the Serpent already a winner for Colombia
Colombia’s Embrace of the Serpent competes Sunday at the 88th Academy Awards as the first nominated film from the country.
Colombia’s ‘Between Sea and Land’ triumphs at Sundance
Colombian film “Between Sea and Land” took home prestigious awards at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
Colombia’s ‘Embrace of the Serpent’ nominated for an Oscar
Director Ciro Guerra’s ‘El Abrazo de la Serpiente’ was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film on Thursday.
Bogotá festival focuses on the role of women in film
A Bogotá film festival aims to promote women’s rights and open up the discussion of the role of women in Colombia’s film industry. The event runs for 10 days.
Five Colombian alternatives to Netflix’s Narcos
Narcos is a popular, but not necessarily accurate depiction of Colombia. Here are five similar — and more ‘Colombian’ — Netflix alternatives.
César Acevedo and his film “Land and Shade”
From Cali to Cannes, director César Acevedo made movie history with his debut feature, ‘Land and Shade’ and a poignant tale of a Colombian reality, which goes up in flames.