Portraits in a Sea of Lies
Retratos en un mar de mentiras
Synopsis
A young woman experiences the worst life has to over in this depressing but worthwhile Colombian drama tinged with a hint of magical realism. Paola Baldion plays Marina, a withdrawn teenager whose abusive grand-dad houses her in a dilapidated shed. When the old fart pops his clogs, Marina passes into the care of cousin Jairo (Julian Roman), a cheesecake photographer who "hires" her to help him with his gear, and the two end up taking an episodic road trip as they travel to reclaim grandpa's legacy. Unpleasant flashbacks to Marina's tragic childhood ensue. Yep, the good times never end in this one! Known in English as Portraits in a Sea of Lies, this meditation on the 50-year long Colombian civil war - as seen through the grueling experiences of our heroine - won the Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature at the 14th Cine Las Americas International Film Festival.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-03-27
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Gaviria
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlos Gaviria
- Original Score
- Maria Mulata
- Original Title
- Retratos en un mar de mentiras
- Country of Origin
- Colombia
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Producciones Erwin Goggel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Gaviria
Carlos Gaviria
Maria Mulata
Carlos Gaviria
Erwin Goggel
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Carlos Gaviria
Writer
Carlos Gaviria
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Carlos Gaviria
Director
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What is Portraits in a Sea of Lies about?
A young woman experiences the worst life has to over in this depressing but worthwhile Colombian drama tinged with a hint of magical realism. Paola Baldion plays Marina, a withdrawn teenager whose abusive grand-dad houses her in a dilapidated shed. When the old fart pops his clogs, Marina passes into the care of cousin Jairo (Julian Roman), a cheesecake photographer who "hires" her to help him with his gear, and the two end up taking an episodic road trip as they travel to reclaim grandpa's legacy. Unpleasant flashbacks to Marina's tragic childhood ensue. Yep, the good times never end in this one! Known in English as Portraits in a Sea of Lies, this meditation on the 50-year long Colombian civil war - as seen through the grueling experiences of our heroine - won the Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature at the 14th Cine Las Americas International Film Festival.
Who directed Portraits in a Sea of Lies?
Portraits in a Sea of Lies was directed by Carlos Gaviria.
Who stars in Portraits in a Sea of Lies?
The principal cast of Portraits in a Sea of Lies includes Paola Baldion, Julián Román, Edgardo Román, Ana María Arango, Carolina Lizarazo.
When was Portraits in a Sea of Lies released and how long is it?
Portraits in a Sea of Lies was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Portraits in a Sea of Lies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Portraits in a Sea of Lies was composed by Maria Mulata.