Guatapé (No) Ha Muerto
Guatapé is a small village in Antioquia, Colombia, located 79 km from Medellín. Founded in 1811 by sailor Francisco Giraldo Jiménez, it was originally a hub for farming, livestock, and mining. In the 1930s, studies identified the area as ideal for a hydroelectric dam to power Medellín. This project led to the complete flooding of the neighboring village El Peñol and 48% of Guatapé, including its best farmland. Despite protests between 1969 and 1978, the dam was built, causing a social crisis—80% of residents left. The remaining 20% revived the town through community efforts called mingas. They began paving streets and reclaiming identity through colorful zócalos, artistic baseboards telling stories of families and traditions. Today, Guatapé is a major tourist attraction. However, rapid tourism growth and the planned construction of a shopping center now threaten the town with gentrification, raising concerns among residents.
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- Best Cultural Documentary
- Best Display of Tradition
- Best Environmental Story
- Best Existential Short
- Best Feel-Good Ending
- Best Holiday-Themed Film
- Best Love Story
- Best Message
- Best Portrayal of Psychology
- Best Rebirth Concept
- Best Romance
- Best Spiritual Film
- Best Story of Healing
- Best Tribute to Classic Cinema
- Best Under-Represented Story
- Best Unreliable Narrator
- Best Use of Native Language
- December: Season of Shadows & Light
- June: Power of Love
- March: Voices of the World
- Most Beautiful Score
- November: The Human Condition
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