Barrio Triste is set in Medellín, 1987, as a group of teen outcasts steals a news camera to document every detail of their dangerous lives. The first feature from acclaimed photographer and Bad Bunny music video director Stillz redefines the found footage genre as a haunting, poignant coming-of-age story with a disturbing twist. Set to an awe-inspiring score by Arca and produced by Harmony Korine's collective EDGLRD, the film taps into the anxieties of a youth culture from the margins of history yearning to be understood.
This screening is part of CINEMÁS, a monthly program by HLFF in collaboration with Star Cinema Grill! Bringing you MORE independent Latinx films at River Oaks Theatre throughout the year! CINEMÁS is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.
