La sierra

Jan 22 2005 Not Rated 1h 50m
Documentary

La Sierra is a barrio in Medellin, Colombia - the cocaine capital of the world. Here, lives are defined by drugs, guns and violence. A state of perpetual urban warfare exists, with paramilitary gangs, leftist guerrillas and the US-sponsored Colombian military battling continually for power and control. This award-winning film portrays three of La Sierra's inhabitants: 22-year-old paramilitary leader Edison, a self-professed killer and father of six children by six women; gang soldier Jesus, ready for death at any moment; and Cielo, only 17 and already a mother with a boyfriend in prison. Entering a world where few journalists dare to venture, La Sierra reveals not only startling moments of violence and its aftermath, but also those of tenderness and faith which give the community hope for survival.

Plot

A documentary on three young people who live in Medellín, Colombia, an area ruled by a gang with ties to the nation's paramilitary armies.

Written by

Scott Dalton, Margarita Martinez

Directed by

Scott Dalton, Margarita Martinez

Cast

Edison Flores, Jesús Martínez, Cielo Muñoz

Crew

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Production Countries

Colombia

Languages

Español

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Trailers
La Sierra - trailer
Scores
# of Votes
404
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
64
Popularity
NA