Following flooding caused by the installation of a hydroelectric power station, the majority of residents of Guatapé, a Colombian village located 80 km from Medellín, were forced to leave. Only 20% stayed and had to reinvent themselves. The facades of the houses were decorated with zócalos, bas-reliefs representing their history and traditions. This revival has made Guatapé one of the most visited villages in Colombia. However, the massive influx of tourists has led to problems of gentrification. Through the testimonies of Astrid, a local guide, and other residents, we perceive the rich history of the village and the uncertainties about the future. Guatapé thus symbolizes resilience in the face of the challenges imposed by development and change. The village continues to navigate between tradition and modernity, seeking a balance for its future.
Director – Laurence Paciarelli
I went to the INRACI film school in Brussels (I left in 2001). I have been an editor for 20 years at local television in Brussels (Bx1). I also edited 3 documentaries “(re)found” (2015), “Full contact” (2021) and “horse remedy” (2022). This is my first documentary as a director.