Rodrigo D. - No futuro
Víctor Gaviria
1990 - Colombie - Couleur - 92'
Image : Rodrigo Lalinde
Son : Gustavo de la Hoz
Montage : Luis Alberto Restrepo
Production : Compañía de Fomento Cinematográfico – Focine, Producciones Tiempos Modernos Ltda., Fotoclub 76
Víctor Gaviria
1990 - Colombie - Couleur - 92'
Rodrigo D. is a shockingly accurate and timely portrayal of the reckless existence of youths in Medellín. Backed with a frenetic punk rock soundtrack, the film centers around Rodrigo, a would-be drummer, and his friends who are trapped in the violence and drugs which define their turbulent lifestyle. Compared with the neorealist classics, Víctor Gaviria’s first film succeeds in painting a vivid picture of Medellín’s stark contrasts: all high-rises and lush gardens in the valleys and impoverished barrios strewn up the mountainside. The film’s actors are essentially local teenagers playing themselves – six of whom were killed shortly after production was completed.
Image : Rodrigo Lalinde
Son : Gustavo de la Hoz
Montage : Luis Alberto Restrepo
Production : Compañía de Fomento Cinematográfico – Focine, Producciones Tiempos Modernos Ltda., Fotoclub 76