Colombian cinema has a rich history, rooted first and foremost in the avant-garde artistic movements of the city of Cali. It’s no coincidence that this movement was named “CaliWood”. Cinema in Colombia was first invented in the working-class streets of Cali, and then went on to make its mark.
Today, Colombian cinema is rich and diverse, and is even being exported abroad. With the success of Ciro Guerra’s movie in particular. Not to mention the Walt Disney Animation Studios’s “Encanto”, which has put a positive and benevolent spotlight on Colombia, its fabulous landscapes and culture.
10 Colombian movies to see
Colombian cinema
Here’s our list of 10 Colombian movies to see before, during or after a trip to Colombia. You’ll find all types of genres to give an overview of the diversity of Colombian cinema, which embraces the country’s history and social issues, as well as its know-how and identity.
10 Colombian documentaries to see
Colombian cinema
Colombia is an impressively rich playground for documentary filmmakers. This list of must-see Colombian documentaries immerses us in contemporary Colombia, its problems and its successes. For anyone who wants to learn more about Colombia.
Disney’s Encanto
Animation Movies
Disney and Colombia… what a surprise! Who would have thought that Disney would take an interest in this country, which has a negative image in the collective unconscious? Precisely! By putting Colombia in the spotlight (and in a beautiful way), Disney gives Colombia a breath of fresh air by showing, for once, the beautiful face of this country. With an impressive focus on Colombian cultural identity, the animated movie Encanto is a real success and a true tribute to Colombia and its people.
