Our Lady of the Assassins
La virgen de los sicarios
Synopsis
World-weary author Fernando has returned to his native Colombia to live out his days in peace. But Fernando's once-quiet hometown has become a hotbed of violence, drugs, and corruption. On the brink of despair, Fernando meets Alexis, a beautiful but hardened street kid who lives by the rule of the gun. Together, they forge an unlikely relationship.
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Our Lady of the Assassins - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-05
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Germán Jaramillo
Fernando
Anderson Ballesteros
Alexis
Juan David Restrepo
Wilmar
Manuel Busquets
Alfonso
Wilmar Agudelo
Child Sniffing Glue
Juan Carlos Álvarez
4x4 Thief
Jairo Alzate
Taxi Driver Santa Domingo
Zulma Arango
Waitress
José Luis Bedoya
Taxi Sabaneta 1
Cenobia Cano
Alexis's Mother
Eduardo Carvajal
Taxi Driver Clinic
Olga Lucía Collazos
Pregnant Woman
Jorge A. Correa
Dead Man
Phanor Delgado
Taxi Driver with Machete
Albeiro Lopera
Punk
Wilson López
Taxista Sabaneta 2
Alexander Molina
Hermano de Alexis
Aníbal Moncada
Don Aníbal
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barbet Schroeder
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernando Vallejo
- Original Score
- Jorge Arriagada
- Original Title
- La virgen de los sicarios
- Country of Origin
- Colombia, France, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Losange, Le Studio Canal+, Vértigo Films, Tucán Producciones Cinematográficas, Tornasol Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barbet Schroeder
Fernando Vallejo
Jorge Arriagada
Rodrigo Lalinde
Elsa Vásquez
Margaret Ménégoz, Barbet Schroeder
Department Leadership Roster
Fernando Vallejo
Screenplay
Barbet Schroeder
Director
Margaret Ménégoz
Producer
Barbet Schroeder
Producer
Jorge Arriagada
Original Music Composer
Elsa Vásquez
Editor
Mónica Marulanda
Costume Design
Rodrigo Lalinde
Director of Photography
Mónica Marulanda
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lady of the Assassins
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What is Our Lady of the Assassins about?
World-weary author Fernando has returned to his native Colombia to live out his days in peace. But Fernando's once-quiet hometown has become a hotbed of violence, drugs, and corruption. On the brink of despair, Fernando meets Alexis, a beautiful but hardened street kid who lives by the rule of the gun. Together, they forge an unlikely relationship.
Who directed Our Lady of the Assassins?
Our Lady of the Assassins was directed by Barbet Schroeder.
Who stars in Our Lady of the Assassins?
The principal cast of Our Lady of the Assassins includes Germán Jaramillo, Anderson Ballesteros, Juan David Restrepo, Manuel Busquets, Wilmar Agudelo.
When was Our Lady of the Assassins released and how long is it?
Our Lady of the Assassins was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Our Lady of the Assassins?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Our Lady of the Assassins was composed by Jorge Arriagada.
Is Our Lady of the Assassins based on a book or true story?
Our Lady of the Assassins is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fernando Vallejo".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Our Lady of the Assassins?
Our Lady of the Assassins holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).