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Release Date:
April 29, 2015
Original Title:
Nuestro Monte Luna
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Parabola Films
Production Countries:
Canada | Colombia
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 96
Colombian teenagers study the traditional art of bullfighting in the sleepy town of Choachi. They live and train in an oasis of teen aged camaraderie and dreams for the future. But when bullfighting becomes banned in Bogota, the boys' sanctuary slowly becomes susceptible to society's larger struggles of class and conflict. Inspired by the watchful eye of retired bullfighter Nicolas, the bullfighting students strive to succeed first as Matadors, then as role models themselves. Interpreting bullfighting as a living metaphor for personal, social and historical struggles, the film focuses on the individual experiences of these boys and their mentor as they try to break free of the bleak future being dictated to them by Colombian society.
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Cinematography:
Pablo Alvarez Mesa
Director:
Pablo Alvarez Mesa
Editor:
Pablo Alvarez Mesa
Producer:
Selin Murat
Sarah Spring
Sound:
Pablo Alvarez Mesa
Kyle Stanfield
Bruno BĂ©langer
Writer:
Pablo Alvarez Mesa
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