Killing Jesus (Spanish: Matar a Jesús) is a 2017 Colombian-Argentine crime thriller drama film written and directed by Laura Mora.[1]
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| Directed by | Laura Mora |
| Written by | Laura Mora |
| Starring | Natasha Jaramillo |
| Cinematography | James L. Brown |
| Music by | Sebastián Escofet |
Release dates |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Countries | Colombia Argentina |
| Language | Spanish |
Plot edit
The film tells the story of a photographer whose father is killed by an assassin, whom she later gets to know. The story is based on the biography of Laura Mora whose father was killed in Medellín. Both leading roles are played by amateur actors.[2]
Cast edit
- Natasha Jaramillo as Paula 'Lita'
- Giovanny Rodríguez as Jesús
- Camilo Escobar as Jose Maria
- Carmenza Cossio as Alicia
Recognition edit
In August 2018, it was one of four films shortlisted to be the Colombian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards.[3]
References edit
- ^ "'Killing Jesus' ('Matar a Jesus'): Film Review, San Sebastian 2017". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
- ^ "'Laura Mora on her film Killing Jesus. 2017 ZFF': Video Interview, Zürich, 2017". Thomas Haemmerli. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
- ^ "Cinco películas competirán por representar a Colombia en los Óscar y los Goya". Ele Universal. 16 August 2018. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
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