Portraits in a Sea of Lies(2010)
Retratos en un mar de mentiras
Portraits in a Sea of Lies Synopsis
A young woman experiences the worst life has to over in this depressing but worthwhile Colombian drama tinged with a hint of magical realism. Paola Baldion plays Marina, a withdrawn teenager whose abusive grand-dad houses her in a dilapidated shed. When the old fart pops his clogs, Marina passes into the care of cousin Jairo (Julian Roman), a cheesecake photographer who "hires" her to help him with his gear, and the two end up taking an episodic road trip as they travel to reclaim grandpa's legacy. Unpleasant flashbacks to Marina's tragic childhood ensue. Yep, the good times never end in this one! Known in English as Portraits in a Sea of Lies, this meditation on the 50-year long Colombian civil war - as seen through the grueling experiences of our heroine - won the Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature at the 14th Cine Las Americas International Film Festival.
Portraits in a Sea of Lies (2010) is a drama film directed by Carlos Gaviria, released on March 21, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Paola Baldion, Julián Román, Edgardo Román and Ana María Arango. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Carlos Gaviria
- Writers:
- Carlos Gaviria
- Production:
- Producciones Erwin Goggel
- Status:
- Released
Portraits in a Sea of Lies (2010) Trailer
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Portraits in a Sea of Lies Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Paola Baldion
Paola Baldion
as Marina
Julián Román
as Jairo
Edgardo Román
as Nepomuceno
Ana María Arango
as Esperanza
Carolina Lizarazo
as Mama
Ramsés Ramos
as Never
- Héctor Durango
Héctor Durango
as Mecánico
Key crew
Directed by Carlos Gaviria, written by Carlos Gaviria.
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Portraits in a Sea of Lies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 12 ratings.
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The main cast of Portraits in a Sea of Lies (2010) includes Paola Baldion, Julián Román, Edgardo Román, Ana María Arango and Carolina Lizarazo. The film was directed by Carlos Gaviria. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Portraits in a Sea of Lies was released on March 21, 2010 and runs for 1h 30m.
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Portraits in a Sea of Lies (2010) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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