Mendoza manages to create a distinct mood piece in "Tierra en la Lengua," but the film's plodding pacing and often repetitive structure could prove tedious for some.
The Film Society of Lincoln Center's yearly Latin Beats program recently unveiled Colombia movie called "Tierra en la Lengua (Dust on the Tongue)" directed by noted auteur Ruben Mendoza. The filmmaker spoke with Latin Post.com about his experience making the film, which could be one of the best Latin American films of the year, as well as his inspirations and what making movies means to him.
This summer has belonged to Colombian soccer. First the team excelled at the World Cup by finishing fifth overall and receiving rave reviews for its terrific attacking style. Then the top Colombian star at the World Cup, James Rodriguez made a record move to Real Madrid before goalie David Ospina made his move to London to play with Arsenal. But Colombians have continued to make headlines with more transfers impending.
Rodrigo has the upmost confidence in Colombian plastic surgeons. Brazilian-born Rodrigo Alves will be heading to Colombia for another round of plastic surgery.
Fromer Panamanian prez balked at price tag of a project that would increase electricity to region, but new prez is all for it saying it will give Panama energy security; also has potential to expand and provide for all of Central America and Mexico.
Leader looking to make a deal with rebels to end 50-year war. Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, who will be inaugurated for a second term Aug. 7, said on Sunday that Colombia's new legislature will be a "Congress of peace," according to Reuters.
The arrested is said to be the leader of notorious organization dating to the 1980s Spanish police have arrested the alleged leader of a Colombian organized crime outfit that is accused of smuggling cocaine and at least 400 murders, according to a report from The Telegraph.
Coffee chain has plans to open 50 more in the country in five years. Starbucks has been roasting and selling Colombian-grown coffee for 43 years but hadn't had a location in the famed coffee capital until now.
According to numerous reports, Colombian superstar James Rodriguez is set to join Real Madrid for this upcoming season. The news carries tremendous excitement for an entire nation, but it also brings up a number of questions for the reigning European Champs.
The World Cup is over and will not return for another four years. In the intervening summers, fans of international soccer will have to lavish their attention on confederation tournaments such as the CONCACAF's Gold Cup or UEFA's Euro in 2016. Next summer also sees the return of the CONMEBOL's Copa America. A lot of South American countries will turn to tournament as a consolation for their big loss in Brazil this summer. Here are the top contenders to win in Chile.
Every tournament is filled with a plethora of beautiful moments as well as woeful forgettable ones. Here is a look at the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the 2014 World Cup.
Every major tournament is defined by a series of major moments that will likely live on for years to come. Here is a look at the defining moments of the 2014 FIFA World Cup prior to the big final on Sunday.
Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Neymar have been among the best players in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Latin Post.com takes a look at the best players of the tournament.
Yuichi Nishimura of Japan and Carlos Velasco of Spain, two referees involved in controversial calls during the 2014 World Cup are in the pool of officials that could officiate the Sunday's title game.
Shakira showed major talent even at 11 years old. It's not the first time videos of a young Shakira have surfaced, and based on her star quality even as a young girl, it would be surprising if it's the last.
The injury to Neymar in Friday's quarterfinals clash with Colombia was a loss for a number of people. It was a loss for Brazilians looking to see their idol lead the team to the final. It was a huge loss for sponsors and advertisers hoping to continue living off Neymar's poster boy status. It was a loss for those dreaming of a Messi vs. Neymar final. But most importantly, the loss left a gaping hole in the superstar's Brazilian squad, which has been unable to cope without him.
Some notorious drug lords leave behind fancy cars, colossal mansions and bank accounts, a corrupt legacy and horrid past that Hollywood movies are often modeled after, or in the case of El Chapo, a labyrinth of underground tunnels. The infamous Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar has left behind a little something different that's exotic and potentially lethal — not fields of coca leaves, but hippopotamuses. The large creatures have multiplied since the fall of his empire and are now running rampant in Colombia.
Despite losing to Brazil 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup, Colombia has bright future with a young core of players that have proven they can play with anyone in the world.
