Apocalipsur (2005)

Directed by

Javier Mejía

Genre

drama film

Country

Colombia

Runtime

1h 41m

Rating

6.4 of 10 from 5 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

In 1990s Medellín during the drug war, a group of young friends deal with violence and loss. The film shows their struggle with friendship and memory under threat from cartel influence.

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What happens

Apocalipsur (English: Apocalipsouth) is a 2005 Colombian drama film written and directed by Javier Mejía Osorio. Set in 1990s Medellín, during the height of the drug war and the influence of Pablo Escobar's cartel, the film follows a group of young friends grappling with violence, exile, memory, and friendship. Noted for its raw depiction of urban life and its blend of realism and nostalgia, Apocalipsur received critical acclaim in Colombia. It won the Best Colombian Film and a Special Jury Prize at the 2007 Cartagena Film Festival, and was awarded funding by the Colombian Ministry of Culture's National Film Grant in 2002. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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