Mute Fire
Pirotecnia
Synopsis
On 6 March 1906, four men were executed for the attempted murder of Colombian president Rafael Reyes. The event was photographed, and the photos were later used for a fictionalised film on the failed coup. From then on, cinema in this South American country has been inextricably linked to its violent history. Moving images have been used for historiography, propaganda, disinformation and to instil unity in a nation that refuses to come together. Falsos positivos, murdered youths disguised as guerrillas by the army to simulate military success, are a common element.
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Pirotecnia - Trailer | IFFR 2019
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-15
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Hamburg Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Federico Atehortúa Arteaga
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerónimo Atehortúa Arteaga, Federico Atehortúa Arteaga, Sonia Ariza, Verónica Balduzzi
- Original Score
- Carlos Eduardo Quebrada Vásquez
- Original Title
- Pirotecnia
- Country of Origin
- Colombia
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Invasión Cine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Federico Atehortúa Arteaga
Jerónimo Atehortúa Arteaga, Federico Atehortúa Arteaga, Sonia Ariza, Verónica Balduzzi
Carlos Eduardo Quebrada Vásquez
Alejandro Avelino, Mauricio Reyes Serrano
Federico Atehortúa Arteaga
Jerónimo Atehortúa Arteaga
Department Leadership Roster
Jerónimo Atehortúa Arteaga
Writer
Jerónimo Atehortúa Arteaga
Producer
Federico Atehortúa Arteaga
Director
Federico Atehortúa Arteaga
Editor
Simón Vélez
Production Design
Federico Atehortúa Arteaga
Writer
Sonia Ariza
Writer
Verónica Balduzzi
Writer
Alejandro Avelino
Director of Photography
Mauricio Reyes Serrano
Director of Photography
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What is Mute Fire about?
On 6 March 1906, four men were executed for the attempted murder of Colombian president Rafael Reyes. The event was photographed, and the photos were later used for a fictionalised film on the failed coup. From then on, cinema in this South American country has been inextricably linked to its violent history. Moving images have been used for historiography, propaganda, disinformation and to instil unity in a nation that refuses to come together. Falsos positivos, murdered youths disguised as guerrillas by the army to simulate military success, are a common element.
Who directed Mute Fire?
Mute Fire was directed by Federico Atehortúa Arteaga.
Who stars in Mute Fire?
The principal cast of Mute Fire includes Aracelly Arteaga, Carlos Atehortúa.
When was Mute Fire released and how long is it?
Mute Fire was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Mute Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mute Fire was composed by Carlos Eduardo Quebrada Vásquez.