Moles
(Topos)
Carlos Zapata | Fiction, Drama
2021 | 112 minutes | Colombia
Five children living in the sewers roam the streets trying to escape a system that sets their homes on fire. Tragedy, tenderness, and fantasy are closely intertwined.
Synopsis
Titi, Carlitos, Betún, Jhon, and Pinky—spirited street children in Bogotá—embark on a remarkable journey after their sewer homes are set on fire. Similar to the classic film The Rose Seller (also at Pragda), Moles showcases the strength and resilience of Colombian street children, emphasizing the significance of friendship and solidarity in their pursuit of a better life. Tragedy and fantasy are intertwined tightly in this third-world-urban tale.
Reviews
"Carlos Zapata's third film allows us to see the ways of surviving marginal and neglected childhood, which goes far beyond a realistic view." - Juan Camilo Rodriguez, El Callejero
Citation
Main credits
Zapata, Carlos (film director)
Zapata, Carlos (screenwriter)
Pinazo, Samuel (screenwriter)
Villar Rosa, Cristina (film producer)
Nieto El' Gazi, Federico (film producer)
Martínez Lozano, Nicolás (film producer)
Rodríguez, Isaac (actor)
Vargas, Dayana (actor)
Vargas, José (actor)
Other credits
Cinematography, Nicolás Martínez Lozano; editing, Carlos Zapata, Marco Fonseca; music, Manuel José Gordillo.
Citation
Cataloging
Pragda subjects
Criminal Justice
Economics + Social Class Issues
Family
Human Rights
Mental Health
Sociology
South America
Urban Studies
Youth
Keywords
Clips
Festivals
Estonia Tallinn Black Nights
DIRECTOR: Carlos Zapata
NATIONALITY: Colombia
YEAR: 2021
GENRE: Fiction, Drama
LANGUAGE: Spanish
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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