ROOTS OF A RISING CITY / RAICES DE UNA CIUDAD EN ASCENSO

SYNOPSIS
 As the concrete and mega-construction rise, the spirit of the carnival and the essence of Barranquilla's identity intertwine in a battle to stay alive. In this captivating short documentary, we explore the richness of its past while reflecting on the city's future amidst a rapid surge of progress. 

Project Type: Documentary
Aspect Ratio: 1:1.85
Shooting format: ​Digital 2K 
Lenses: Canon L Series 24-105mm
Movie length: 7 minutes 35 seconds
​Director: Alberto de la Espriella
​Producer: Margarita Martinez & Karen Albrecht
​Colorist: Fabiano Quaglia

FESTIVALS
-Pupila Film Festival (Nominated to Best Sound) 2023/ Olinda, Brazil 
-VII Festival Universitario de Cine RENDER 2024/ Lima, Peru
-Festival Corto para Tiempos Largos 2024/ Pereira, Colombia
- Semana ¡Viva el Cine!  2024/ Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Jackson Doc Fest  2024/ Jackson, TN, USA
- Festival Internacional de Cine de Orizaba F.I.C.O 2024/ Veracruz, Mexico
-FESTCESAG Festival Internacional de Documental Social 2024 / Palma, Spain
Yeast International Student Film Festival 2024 / Limassol, Cyprus


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