Mute Fire

On 6 March 1906, four men were executed for the attempted murder of Colombian president Rafael Reyes. The event was photographed, and the photos were later used for a fictionalised film on the failed coup. From then on, cinema in this South American country has been inextricably linked to its violent history. Moving images have been used for historiography, propaganda, disinformation and to instil unity in a nation that refuses to come together. Falsos positivos, murdered youths disguised as guerrillas by the army to simulate military success, are a common element.

Release Date

January 26, 2019

Runtime

83 min

Genres

Documentary , History

Directed by

Federico Atehortúa Arteaga

Written by

Sonia Ariza, Verónica Balduzzi, Federico Atehortúa Arteaga, Jerónimo Atehortúa Arteaga

Language

Spanish; Castilian