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The Colors of the Mountain
Los colores de la montaña
2011 90 min Colombia, Panama
★7.5
Drama
Director: Carlos César Arbeláez
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Description
A motley crew of young boys in Colombia lives only for one passion: soccer. But when their precious new ball rolls into a minefield, their dreams are suddenly on hold. Even as the village becomes the center of a tug-of-war between right-wing paramilitary groups and leftist guerrillas, the idea of a rescue attempt is too tempting to resist.
Starring
Hernán Mauricio Ocampo
Actor
Nolberto Sánchez
Actor
Genaro Aristizábal
Actor
Awards
6 wins & 9 nominations
Key opinion
Los colores de la montaña is a contemplative Colombian drama that earns praise for its grounded, non-stereotypical perspective on the realities of conflict. While some viewers admire the director's focus on childhood innocence and visual storytelling, others feel the film suffers from a lack of tension and questionable narrative choices.
| Originality | The film successfully bypasses common cinematic tropes by avoiding sensationalized portrayals of Colombian drug culture. | |
| Acting | The child actors provide powerful, evocative performances that effectively underscore the absurdity of war. | |
| Cinematography | The visuals are praised for their vivid and compelling aesthetic quality. | |
| Direction | Viewers are divided on the film's tone; some find the restrained, contemplative approach insightful, while others criticize the director for suppressing necessary narrative tension. |