Official Selection: La Otra Forma (The Other Shapel)

Step into a stunning, thought-provoking dystopian universe with The Other Shape (La Otra Forma), a groundbreaking 2D traditionally animated feature film that marks an audacious milestone in Latin American speculative cinema.

La Otra Forma Trailer.

Synopsis:

In a near future, humanity has constructed an artificial, strictly "Square Paradise" on the surface of the Moon. To enter this geometric utopia, citizens must not only think like a square but look like one. The population has become completely dependent on "quadratization machines", ruthless presses, corsets, corrective apparatuses, and cosmetic surgeries designed to mold biological bodies into perfect cubes while closing minds to any form of questioning. The story follows Pedro Prensa, a man entirely obsessed with conforming to this rigid system. However, when an unexpected incident forces him to remove his head-press, he discovers another form entirely. Pedro is suddenly forced to confront the ultimate existential dilemma: dismantle his individuality to fit the geometric mold, or unleash the authentic, unique shape that resides deep within him.

Event Details

• Date: 26th July 2026
• Time: 18:00
• Venue: Cinema Genesis
• Special Guests.
• Restriction: Strictly 18+

ℹ️ Film Details

• • • Language: No dialogues (Universal Language)
    • Runtime: 100 minutes
    • Director: Diego Felipe Guzmán Ramírez
    • Technique: Traditional 2D Animation

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Short Description: The Official Selection & Festival Context

The Official Selection forms the living pulse of the first edition of the London Colombian Film Festival. Operating in perfect harmony with the festival's overarching general objective, this selection deliberately spotlights uncommon cinematographic narratives that move beyond the superficial, habitual global headlines of violence and drugs. By redirecting international attention toward the underlying magic, deep resilience, immense talent, and creative dreams at the core of the culture, the program uncovers a richer, far more complex portrait of the nation's contemporary identity.

This screening perfectly anchors the festival's defining theme: "Celebrating Diversity of Voices." The Other Shape completely expands the traditional boundaries of Colombian cinema by utilizing a highly specialized medium: dialogue-free, adult-oriented science fiction animation. By eliminating spoken language entirely, the film relies on a universally accessible visual vocabulary to deliver a fierce critique on corporate homogenization, the loss of individuality, and social conformity. It serves as a striking testament to the extraordinary aesthetic maturity of contemporary Colombian creators, proving that the national film industry possesses the creative courage and technical sophistication needed to champion highly innovative, avant-garde perspectives on the global stage.

Join us at Genesis Cinema for the grand finale of the festival, a mind-bending, visually spectacular journey that challenges what it truly means to fit into the modern world!

The London Colombian Film Festival is organised by COL FILMS LIMITED.

Entry is strictly for ages 18+. Management reserves the right to refuse entry.