Song of the Flies
El Canto de las Moscas
“an iteration of violence”
Synopsis
The experimental animated film Song of the Flies (El Canto de las Moscas), translates the desolation caused by the violence of the Colombian armed conflict through the poetic voice of Maria Mercedes Carranza (1945–2003) and the audiovisual dialogue between 9 Colombian women. In 24 places, as a transit over the course of a day (Morning, Day, Night) a map of terror is drawn where massacres took place in Colombia in the 1990s. Archival images, the artists’ personal memories and the use of loops and analogue materials bring to life the landscapes ravaged by violence and build a polyphony of memory and mourning, a universal song of pain.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Bogota Short Film Festival - Bogoshorts
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ana María Vallejo
- Original Score
- Manuela Puerto
- Original Title
- El Canto de las Moscas
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Colombia
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 44m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ana María Vallejo
Manuela Puerto
Department Leadership Roster
Ana María Vallejo
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Song of the Flies.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Song of the Flies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Song of the Flies about?
The experimental animated film Song of the Flies (El Canto de las Moscas), translates the desolation caused by the violence of the Colombian armed conflict through the poetic voice of Maria Mercedes Carranza (1945–2003) and the audiovisual dialogue between 9 Colombian women. In 24 places, as a transit over the course of a day (Morning, Day, Night) a map of terror is drawn where massacres took place in Colombia in the 1990s. Archival images, the artists’ personal memories and the use of loops and analogue materials bring to life the landscapes ravaged by violence and build a polyphony of memory and mourning, a universal song of pain.
Who directed Song of the Flies?
Song of the Flies was directed by Ana María Vallejo.
Who stars in Song of the Flies?
The principal cast of Song of the Flies includes Not specified.
When was Song of the Flies released and how long is it?
Song of the Flies was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Song of the Flies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Song of the Flies was composed by Manuela Puerto.