JUNIOR
TU PAPÁ
(2024)
Logline
A Colombian-British filmmaker reconnects with his father and uncles to remember a historic fútbol match played in Barranquilla in 1993—at a time when the sport served as a distraction from the country's violent reality.
Synopsis
In this ode to fútbol and Colombia’s Caribbean region, Daniel—a Colombian-British filmmaker—recalls his first memory of the sport he loves: the 1993 championship final between Junior de Barranquilla and América de Cali that he watched on a VHS tape with his father in London. Through conversations between Daniel, his father and two uncles, JUNIOR TU PAPÁ pieces together fragments of waning memory to collectively remember a time in Colombian history when fútbol was a national obsession. A distraction from the relentless violence the country faced while Colombia’s national team was considered one of the best teams in the world.
On collaborating with Cuentero, Director Daniel Díaz says:
“Camilo Garzón is building something special with Cuentero Productions. A pleasure to work with, and Cuentero have been invaluable partners in bringing this project to life. From co-writing, to editing, to mixing/engineering a complex mixture of materials, the process has been incredibly collaborative and smooth. We’re honoured to be part of Cuentero’s journey and excited to keep working together!”
Cuentero co-produced the film and provided writing, story editing, sound design, sound engineering, and sound mixing services. This is the first film under Cuentero’s client-facing banner and trademark:
Cuentero Transeúnte Productions™
