A telenovela star gets kidnapped by guerrillas, and somehow that's just the beginning of the chaos.
The whimsical and joyous parade of ridiculous events satirize the war that rages in Colombia right now and exposes the real spirit of those who inhabit such a beautiful country.
Acting
Emma Suárez commits to every unhinged twist with telenovela perfection.
Writing
Satire so sharp it cuts through three decades of Colombian conflict.
Direction
Cabrera juggles tones like a circus act—somehow it lands.
Director
Sergio Cabrera
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during one of Colombia's most violent decades, the film's satirical take on kidnapping culture was controversial—some critics called it tone-deaf, others necessary catharsis.
Director Sergio Cabrera based the guerrilla camp scenes on his own brief kidnapping experience in the 1980s, which explains the bizarre authenticity of the absurdity.
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