Alief Snags ‘Horizonte‘ by ‘Land and Shade’ Camera d’Or Winner César Augusto Acevedo, Bows Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

As a cinephile who has had the privilege to witness some of the most captivating films from around the globe, I can confidently say that “Horizonte” by César Augusto Acevedo is a must-see. Having followed Acevedo’s career since his award-winning debut “Land and Shade,” I was immediately drawn to this supernatural drama with its themes of regret, redemption, and the profound exploration of life’s true meaning.


The British-French film company Alief has taken on the supernatural drama “Horizonte,” created by Colombian director César Augusto Acevedo, who won the Camera d’ Or at Cannes in 2015 for his first feature film, “Land and Shade” (“La tierra y la sombra”). “Horizonte” is Acevedo’s second movie, which made its world debut at the 49th Toronto Film Festival in early September.

Miguel Angel Govea from Alief has always been a fan of Cesar Augusto, ever since his debut film ‘Land and Shade.’ He labels the movie ‘Horizonte’ as a powerful tale that deals with themes of regret and redemption,” is one way to paraphrase the original sentence.

Govea praised Acevedo’s screenplay, captivating visuals, and exceptional performances by Paulina Garcia, known for her role in Sebastian Lelio’s ‘Gloria,’ and Colombian actor Claudio Cataño, who will appear in Netflix’s ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude.’ Govea initially noticed the drama at the 2024 Toulouse Cinélatino Films in Progress event where it received the Grand Prix Cinema en Construction prize.

Govea excitedly announced the debut of our extraordinary supernatural drama at San Sebastian, perfect for cinema buyers seeking something unique and star-studded internationally. Co-founder of Alief along with Brett Walker, Govea made this announcement.

The trailer, premiering uniquely on EbMaster, presents the story of Basilio (Cataño) and his mother Inés (Garcia), who find themselves together again after death, embarking on a voyage across a world ravaged by conflict.

On their journey to locate Basilio’s long-lost father, they traverse wrecked towns, deserted farmlands, and waterways transformed into graveyards. Once a menacing outlaw, Basilio is compelled to revisit the atrocities of his past with his mother bearing witness. As they meander through this barren landscape, they come to understand that only by making substantial sacrifices can they achieve redemption and uncover the profound essence of existence.

Acevedo stated that this movie stemmed from his personal struggle. He explained that life in his nation has been overshadowed by so much death that it seems to have lost sight of the genuine worth of existence, a reference to the prolonged armed conflict that devastated Colombia,” is one way to paraphrase the original statement.

As a film enthusiast, I find it heart-wrenching to observe how we’ve grown numb to violence and struggle to empathize with others’ suffering. It’s baffling, isn’t it, to fathom the absurdity of prolonging a war where every army consists of sons hailing from the same soil?” This version attempts to maintain the original sentiment while using more conversational language and a first-person perspective.

The purpose behind ‘Horizonte’ is to help people acknowledge the lives of countless Colombians who were killed or disappeared during the Colombian conflict, lives that were shrouded in darkness. I hope we can move beyond viewing them as mere statistics and instead see them as individuals – people with families, aspirations, and reasons to live.” This adds a more personal touch and makes it easier for readers to understand the sentiment behind the original statement.

Horizonte,” a film, features prominent actors from Latin America and Europe. This production is jointly handled by Colombia’s Inercia and France’s Cine-Sud Promotion, with Thierry Lenouvel, who also produced “Land and Shade,” overseeing it. Chile’s Quijote, Tarantula based in Luxembourg, France’s In Vivo Films, and Unafilm from Germany are also involved in its co-production.

At present, Alief’s projects encompass a variety of roles. They include the BBC Film’s drama-thriller “Edge of Summer”, starring Josie Walker from “Kneecap” and Nichola Burley from “The Gold”. Additionally, there is a sci-fi mystery titled “The Lonely Musketeer” featuring Edward Hogg known for “Napoleon”. Lastly, the dark comedy “Puddysticks” boasts the talents of Mamoudou Athie from “Kinds of Kindness” and Dan Bakkedahl from “Veep”.

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2024-09-25 16:46