About Guerras Ajenas (Foreign Wars) (Eng Sub)
Guerras Ajenas (Foreign Wars) is a compelling HBO Latin American production, released in 2016. The documentary-style film provides in-depth insights into the war against drug trafficking in Latin America. It primarily focuses on the negative impact of the use of glyphosate in aerial fumigations against coca plantations in Columbia and its effects on the environment, health, and local communities.
Making / Production
The film is a production of HBO Latin America and was directed by Carlos Moreno. It realistically portrays the shifts in the strategy against narcotics in Columbia, highlighting the decision-making processes, reactions from affected parties, and the unintended consequences that ensued.
Actors
- N/A – Given that Guerras Ajenas (Foreign Wars) is a documentary film, it doesn't feature actors in the typical sense but includes statements from key figures in the fight against drugs in Colombia. The participants bring to light the harsh reality of the situation with their authentic portrayals.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The title, "Guerras Ajenas," translates to "Foreign Wars," referencing the outsider involvement, primarily from the United States, in the war against drugs in Colombia.
- The film is considered controversial due to its outspoken criticism against the use of glyphosate, a harmful chemical herbicide, in the drug war.
Quotes
- "This is not our war, it is a war that has come from the outside." – Unnamed interviewee
- "We are poisoning ourselves for someone else's problem." – Unnamed interviewee
Music, Soundtrack
- The film's soundtrack is largely composed of traditional and contemporary Latin American music which sets a poignant and immersive backdrop to the narrative of the film.