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202274 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Our Movie

202274 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Colombia's violent history from the 1980s and 1990s is depicted through a rich archive of news footage featuring stark images of blood and protests.

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Diana Bustamante

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Colombia's violent history from the 1980s and 1990s is depicted through a rich archive of news footage featuring stark images of blood and protests.

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Juanita Onzaga reflects on her youth in Colombia during the violent 1980s and 1990s. "Our Movie" (Nuestra Pelicula) uses a rich archive of news footage to present stark images of blood, bullet holes, and coffins alongside scenes of Colombians protesting in the streets. The film captures the pervasive sorrow felt by many and illustrates the lasting impact of violence on a nation grappling with its complex history. Directed by Diana Bustamante, the documentary runs for 74 minutes.

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