Fait Vivir

2019 1h 16m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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Manuk, a five-year-old child, tells the story of the Gypsy Kumbia Orchestra, a company of musicians, dancers, actors and circus artists coming from different places around the world. They created the “Makondo”, a show they present around Colombia in places where armed conflict has opened wounds.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Manuk Aukan Mejia Ruiz
Carmen Ruiz Navia
Juan Sebastian Mejia Aka Perditi
Anina Ixchel Mejia Ruiz

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Oscar Ruiz Navia
Writers: Oscar Ruiz Navia, Juan Sebastian Mejia Aka Perditi
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Canada, Colombia

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RUNTIME

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Tight 76-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, Colombia.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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AWARDS

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Directed by Oscar Ruiz Navia, shot by Vincent Biron. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Felipe Guerrero shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Manuk Aukan Mejia Ruiz and Carmen Ruiz Navia and Juan Sebastian Mejia Aka Perditi carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt21025084 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Oscar Ruiz Navia directs. Vincent Biron behind the camera. Felipe Guerrero cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, Colombia. Dialogue in Spanish.

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1Tight 76-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 7 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, Colombia.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Oscar Ruiz Navia, shot by Vincent Biron. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Felipe Guerrero shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Manuk Aukan Mejia Ruiz and Carmen Ruiz Navia and Juan Sebastian Mejia Aka Perditi carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt21025084 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.