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
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