Introduction by MC Kaiman Jimenez, and filmmaker Carlos Maria Romero

Colombian artist and first-time filmmaker Carlos Maria Romero (aka Atabey Mamasita), translates the meaning and spirit of Carnaval de Barranquilla during a year in which gatherings were forbidden. Through clandestinely filmed performances with members of many different communities—indigenous, trans, queer, rural, Afro-Colombian and radical outsiders among them—Maria Romero recreates northern Colombia’s largest cultural event as an essayistic performance film, demonstrating how Carnival is a lifeblood to its many diverse participants.

Presented as part of CARIBE CARNAVAL by El Gran Mono and Vibrating Planet, with support from Darebin Shire Council.

Rating

CTC

Duration

65 MINS