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Somos ecos
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJulián Díaz Velosa
Written byJulián Díaz Velosa
Produced byJulián Díaz Velosa
Emanuele Moretti
Diana Lorena Ojeda Cadena
Tyler Rousseau
Mateo Vergara
StarringSebastián Velásquez
Felipe Villamil
Maria Luisa López
CinematographyManuel Velásquez
Edited byAlejo Alas
Etienne Boussac
Music byEnrico Fabio Cortese
Production
companies
Cova Pictures
Motus Studios
Timeless Colombia
Release dates
October 2021 (San Diego)
August 17, 2023 (Colombia)
Running time
83 minutes
CountriesColombia
United States
Italy
LanguageSpanish

Somos ecos (lit. 'We are echoes') is a 2021 war drama film written, directed and co-produced by Julián Díaz Velosa in his directorial debut.[1] It is about 3 young people: a reluctant punker, an infiltrated guerrilla and a peasant who are forcibly recruited to fight in an armed conflict.[2] Starring Sebastián Velásquez, Felipe Villamil and Maria Luisa López.[3] It is a co-production between Colombia, the United States and Italy.[4]

Synopsis[edit]

Three young people are taken away from their dreams, to be taken to the ranks of different sides of a conflict to which they do not want to belong. They are victims, but now they will be affected and prepared for war, while they fight internally to avoid becoming the next victimizers.[5]

Cast[edit]

  • Sebastián Velásquez as Sebastián Ramirez
  • Felipe Villamil as Alias Andres
  • Maria Luisa López as Sandra
  • Liliana Calderón as Gloria
  • Juan Sebastián Casanova as Urban Guerrilla
  • Felipe Correa as Elias Elkin
  • Sharon Guzman as Susana
  • Mario Jurado as Don Ernesto
  • Lise Lenne as Marin
  • Howard Martínez as Guaya
  • Jhoan Moreno as Cabo Díaz
  • Mauricio Salas as Senator Porras
  • David Velázquez as Lieutenant Morales

Production[edit]

Principal photography began took place between Bogotá and Puerto Boyacá, Colombia.[6]

Release[edit]

Somos ecos had its world premiere in mid-October 2021 at the 20th San Diego International Film Festival.[7] It was commercially released on August 17, 2023, in Colombian theaters.[8]

Accolades[edit]

Year Award / Festival Category Recipient Result Ref.
2021 San Diego Internacional Film Festival Best International Feature Somos ecos Nominated [7][9]
Audience Choice Feature Won
2022 Indian World Film Festival Best Cinematography Manuel Velásquez Won [10]
Bogotá Film Festival Best Colombian Film Somos ecos Won [11]
Best International Film Won
Best Director Julián Díaz Velosa Won
2023 Pasto International Film Festival Best Colombian Fiction Direction Won [12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Restrepo, Alejandra. "'Somos Ecos', una película que muestra el retrato de nuestra violencia heredada". Radio Nacional de Colombia. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  2. ^ Rodríguez, Angie Tatiana. "'Somos Ecos': la película que le apuesta al cine colombiano de ficción". Cambio Colombia (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  3. ^ "Julián Díaz Velosa, director de Somos ecos : El FDC de Colombia nos permitió trabajar con los mejores equipos del país y sentirnos respaldados". Produ (in Spanish). 2023-08-17. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  4. ^ "Somos Ecos: La Coproducción internacional que narra el conflicto en Colombia desde una perspectiva multifacética, neutral y humana". El Quindiano (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  5. ^ "Somos Ecos". Proimágenes Colombia (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  6. ^ "Somos Ecos, una mirada humana al conflicto civil colombiano". ViendoMovies. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  7. ^ a b "Estuvimos participando en la competencia..." Instagram. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  8. ^ "Somos Ecos, una película colombiana que retrata la guerra desde la humanidad". La vanguardia (in Spanish). 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  9. ^ "2021 Awards Winners". San Diego International Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2022-10-23. Retrieved 2023-10-31.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  10. ^ "¡Descubre las impactantes historias de 'Somos Ecos' y 'Aurora' que llegan a cines!". Radiónica. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  11. ^ "Estamos muy felices de compartirles que..." Instagram. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  12. ^ "Gala de Premiación 2023 - Palmares 19 FiCPA". FICPA 2023 (in Spanish). 2023-10-11. Retrieved 2023-10-31.

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