A Plan for Life
(Un plan de vida)
Sjoerd van Grootheest | Documentary
2022 | 76 minutes | Colombia
A Colombian indigenous community confronts the forced recruitment of their youth and the resurgence of war amidst Covid-19.
Synopsis
A Plan for Life examines the enduring cycles of violence faced by an indigenous community in Colombia, highlighting the intersection of historical conflict, state neglect, and grassroots resistance. Set against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic, the film follows community leaders as they struggle to protect their youth from forced recruitment by armed groups, despite the 2016 Peace Agreement between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
By weaving personal testimonies with broader reflections on Colombia’s internal war, A Plan for Life provides a critical analysis of post-accord realities. Offering valuable insights for scholars in conflict studies, Latin American politics, and indigenous rights, this documentary contributes to the ongoing discourse on transitional justice and the challenges of achieving sustainable peace.
Citation
Main credits
Grootheest, Sjoerd van (film director)
Sandt, Joris J. van de (film producer)
Toll, Floortje (film producer)
Other credits
Cinematography and editing, Sjoerd van Grootheest; music, Harry de Wit.
Citation
Cataloging
Pragda subjects
Activism
Agriculture + Food
Fascism + Repression
Health + Aging
Human Rights
Indigenous Peoples
Latin American Studies
South America
Keywords
Clips
Festivals
Human Rights Film Festival Colombia; MIDBO Bogota International Documentary Showcase
DIRECTOR: Sjoerd van Grootheest
NATIONALITY: Colombia
YEAR: 2022
GENRE: Documentary
LANGUAGE: Spanish
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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