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The Colors of the Mountain

2011 · 90 min Drama
7.7 / 10 · TMDB

Young Manuel receives a new soccer ball, a gleaming token of childhood against the Colombian highlands. For him and his motley crew of friends, it represents a singular passion, a bright escape from their harsh surroundings. Their world narrows to the thrill of the game until the prized ball rolls into a forbidden zone — a minefield. Suddenly, their innocent pursuit is suspended by lethal reality. Even as their village becomes a tense tug-of-war between right-wing paramilitaries and leftist guerrillas, the tantalizing idea of a rescue mission begins to take hold.

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Original Title Los colores de la montaña
Year 2011
Country Colombia, Panama
Genre Drama
Director Carlos César Arbeláez
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.7/10 (55 votes)

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Carlos César Arbeláez crafts a tender yet resilient parable, where childhood innocence brushes against the absurd machinery of war. The camera acts as a silent, observant companion, capturing both the breathtaking landscapes and the terror seeded within them.

What lingers after the final frame is a quiet ache — the understanding that the most fragile hopes often take root in the most perilous ground. It's a poignant reminder of resilience. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Carlos César Arbeláez

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Muted highland hues, chalk dust in a classroom, tense silence punctuated by distant thuds.

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