Short film

Calaguala

2018 · 14 min

A quiet, intimate visit that slowly uncovers old wounds and the ache of belonging to two worlds.

Overview: By the Colombian Caribbean, an indigenous woman visits her family after a while and confronts the reasons she had to leave her land and her culture behind. This time she'll have to face the decision whether to leave or stay, for good.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest and tense. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Identity, family, isolation, memory
Content: Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
family
isolation
memory
healing
Places: countryside
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none

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Genres: drama
Directed by: David David
Written by: David David
Starring: Onallys Solano, Claudette Díaz, Angelmiro Romero, Deiler Arzuaga, Rafael Moreno, Briana Contrera Liñan, Ainara Nasir Díaz, Rey Cantillo Herrera
Cinematography: Ivan Molina Carmona
Runtime: 14 min
Country: Colombia
Languages: Spanish