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IGUALADA

Juan Mejía Botero | COL, USA, MEX | 2023 | 81 min | OV with English Subtitles
Juan Mejía Botero | COL, USA, MEX | 2023 | 81 | OV with English Subtitles

German Premiere

During the 2022 Colombian presidential elections, left-wing activist Francia Márquez unexpectedly becomes Vice President. With her campaign, she challenges not only the status quo in the conservative-ruled country but also the narrative of what a Black woman can achieve in Colombia. This biographical documentary follows Márquez’ career at close quarters for fifteen years. Director Juan Mejía Botero shows how oppression and anger can generate enough strength to change the power dynamics of an entire country. An encounter with a strong woman and a grassroots movement that can serve as inspiration for activists all over the world.

  • Followed by Q&A: The screenings on 10 Oct and 12 Oct will be followed by a Q&A with director Juan Mejía Botero.
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Juan Mejía headshot

Juan Mejia

Director
Country: Colombia
Organisation: IGUALADA

Juan Mejia

Juan Mejia Botero is an award-winning film director and producer with 25 years of experience in feature documentaries and documentary series whose work has focused primarily on human rights abuses and global struggles for social justice. His latest feature, IGUALADA, about Colombia’s current Vice President, Francia Márquez, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, 2024 and is slated for broadcast on POV in 2025.

 

05.10. | 21:00 | ACUDkino

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10.10. | 17:15 | Kino in der KulturBrauerei
12.10. | 17:15 | Kino in der KulturBrauerei
Juan Mejía headshot

Juan Mejia

Director
Country: Colombia
Organisation: IGUALADA

Juan Mejia

Juan Mejia Botero is an award-winning film director and producer with 25 years of experience in feature documentaries and documentary series whose work has focused primarily on human rights abuses and global struggles for social justice. His latest feature, IGUALADA, about Colombia’s current Vice President, Francia Márquez, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, 2024 and is slated for broadcast on POV in 2025.