Colombia’s film landscape is undergoing a significant evolution. As streaming platforms grow in the country and international productions leverage Colombia’s tax incentives, new avenues have emerged for filmmakers to venture into uncharted territories.
Selected for San Sebastián’s New Directors competition, Juan Sebastián Quebrada’s “The Other Son” exemplifies this transformation. Franco Lolli’s work has undeniably carved out a niche for stories centred around Colombia’s middle class; Quebrada’s further explores and expands these narratives, opening up new areas for investigation in filmmaking.
In “The Other Son,” we follow the life of Federico (Miguel González) and his brother Simon, who revel in the throes of adolescence. Tragedy strikes when Simon meets an untimely death, plunging from a balcony during a party. As Federico grapples with this loss, he finds himself drawn to Laura (Ilona Almansa), Simon’s girlfriend, seeking solace in their shared grief. Amidst this emotional turmoil,...
Selected for San Sebastián’s New Directors competition, Juan Sebastián Quebrada’s “The Other Son” exemplifies this transformation. Franco Lolli’s work has undeniably carved out a niche for stories centred around Colombia’s middle class; Quebrada’s further explores and expands these narratives, opening up new areas for investigation in filmmaking.
In “The Other Son,” we follow the life of Federico (Miguel González) and his brother Simon, who revel in the throes of adolescence. Tragedy strikes when Simon meets an untimely death, plunging from a balcony during a party. As Federico grapples with this loss, he finds himself drawn to Laura (Ilona Almansa), Simon’s girlfriend, seeking solace in their shared grief. Amidst this emotional turmoil,...
- 12/6/2023
- by Emiliano Granada
- Variety Film + TV
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