Saturday, June 20, 2015

Film: Life is Sacred, 2015; director Andreas Dalsgaard



The following description is from the film's official web site: http://lifeissacred-film.com

THE STORY
This is a story about a fearless politician and his devoted followers. With an army of young people hoping for change, he uses mimes, pencils, flashmobs and superhero costumes to attack the corruption and violence in Colombia. A young woman falls in love with the movement, but to change a society penetrated by illegality, turns out to be much more difficult than she ever anticipated.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR COLOMBIA
For two generations we have been bombarded with stories about the evils of Colombia. The image has been one of drug lords, guerrilla groups, paramilitaries, and corrupted politicians that rule over citizens and society. If you are from Colombia, you probably want to share a positive story of change. Share this other face of Colombia, the one of hard working people, who tirelessly struggle for a real democracy..


WHAT THIS MEANS FOR THE WORLD
If you are from any other country, you probably want this story to inspire your own politicians and prove that a peaceful change is possible, without corruption and violence.
Our goal is to open up the debate about morals and politics, not just in Colombia, but everywhere. 
 Director Andreas Dalsgaard