Fait Vivir

A gentle, child's-eye documentary that finds warmth and resilience in art amid conflict, asking for patient attention.

Directed by

Oscar Ruiz Navia

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Manuk Aukan Mejia Ruiz, Carmen Ruiz Navia, Juan Sebastian Mejia Aka Perditi

Overview

Manuk, a five-year-old child, tells the story of the Gypsy Kumbia Orchestra, a company of musicians, dancers, actors and circus artists coming from different places around the world. They created the “Makondo”, a show they present around Colombia in places where armed conflict has opened wounds.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Art, war, healing, found family

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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