Synopsis : A funeral car cruises the streets of Medellín, while a young director tells the story of his past in this violent and conservative city. He remembers the pre-production of his first film, a B-movie with ghosts. The young queer scene of Medellín is cast for the film, but the main protagonist dies of a heroin overdose at the age of 21. ‘Anhell69’ explores the dreams, doubts and fears of an annihilated generation and the struggle to carry on making cinema.
Director’s Bio : Theo Montoya, (b. 1992, Colombia) is an Audiovisual Communication graduate from University of Medellín. He’s the founder and director of Desvio Visual, a production house dedicated to the creation of experimental films and documentaries. In 2018, he won the Cinematographic Development Fund of Colombia with his documentary short ‘Son of Sodom’.
Sales Agent : Square Eyes
Official Selection : Venice International Film Critics’ Week