The Embrace of the River


1h 13m 2010

Brief Synopsis

Beneath the calm surface of Colombia's Magdalena River are dark secrets and haunting narratives. In the waters of the Magdalena, locals recount tales of Mohan, the feared river god known to lure fishermen into the water's depths, entangling their nets and stealing their fish. However, as the locals

Film Details

Also Known As
Los Abrazos del Rio
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2010

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 13m

Synopsis

Beneath the calm surface of Colombia's Magdalena River are dark secrets and haunting narratives. In the waters of the Magdalena, locals recount tales of Mohan, the feared river god known to lure fishermen into the water's depths, entangling their nets and stealing their fish. However, as the locals tell their stories, a more sad and frightening reality emerges regarding the violence inflicted upon residents by Colombia's paramilitaries and the memories of lost loved ones who now rest beneath the surface of the Magdalena,

Film Details

Also Known As
Los Abrazos del Rio
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2010

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 13m

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Trivia