I'm Cris from Tierra Bomba

I'm Cris from Tierra Bomba is a 2023 Colombian documentary film directed by Josephine Landertinger Forero. The film documents 7 years of life of Cristian, a young Afro-Colombian born on the Tierra Bomba Island in Cartagena, Colombia, and his process of self-discovery.

Synopsis

For a long time Cristian's dream has been to be an actor. But one day he realizes that what he really wants is the opposite – not to play a role, but to be himself. For 7 years, she, Josephine, with her camera, accompanies Cristian in this self-discovery. Understand that our world punishes those who are outside a supposed 'norm'. Cris in the end decides that the only thing he has to do is fly – with his black wings.

Release

Festival

I'm Cris from Tierra Bomba had its world premiere on March 25, 2023, at the 62nd Cartagena de las Indias International Film Festival, then was screened in July 2023 at the Philadelphia Latino Film Festival.

Theatrical

It was commercially released on May 25, 2023, in Colombian theaters.