Moles

(Topos)
Carlos Zapata | Fiction, Drama

2021 | 112 minutes | Colombia

Five children living in the sewers roam the streets trying to escape a system that sets their homes on fire. Tragedy, tenderness, and fantasy are closely intertwined.

Synopsis

Titi, Carlitos, Betún, Jhon, and Pinky—spirited street children in Bogotá—embark on a remarkable journey after their sewer homes are set on fire. Similar to the classic film The Rose Seller (also at Pragda), Moles showcases the strength and resilience of Colombian street children, emphasizing the significance of friendship and solidarity in their pursuit of a better life. Tragedy and fantasy are intertwined tightly in this third-world-urban tale.

Reviews

"Carlos Zapata's third film allows us to see the ways of surviving marginal and neglected childhood, which goes far beyond a realistic view." - Juan Camilo Rodriguez, El Callejero

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Main credits

Zapata, Carlos (film director)
Zapata, Carlos (screenwriter)
Pinazo, Samuel (screenwriter)
Villar Rosa, Cristina (film producer)
Nieto El' Gazi, Federico (film producer)
Martínez Lozano, Nicolás (film producer)
Rodríguez, Isaac (actor)
Vargas, Dayana (actor)
Vargas, José (actor)

Other credits

Cinematography, Nicolás Martínez Lozano; editing, Carlos Zapata, Marco Fonseca; music, Manuel José Gordillo.


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Festivals

Estonia Tallinn Black Nights

DIRECTOR: Carlos Zapata

NATIONALITY: Colombia

YEAR: 2021

GENRE: Fiction, Drama

LANGUAGE: Spanish

COLOR / B&W: Color

GRADE LEVEL: High School, College, Adult

SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE

AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE

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