Barrio Triste

A film by Stillz. With an original soundtrack by Arca

It is the late 1980s. A news crew arrives on the outskirts of Medellín, Colombia, to investigate reports of strange lights spotted in the sky by locals. The television camera is soon stolen by a group of four reckless teenagers who turn the lens on their own volatile exploits. After a robbery goes awry, the four escape into the depths of Medellín, documenting crime and street violence from the fringes of society.

A provocative portrait of youth on the margins, Barrio Triste channels the raw, frantic energy of Harmony Korine (executive producer) while revealing the boys’ internal despair. Stillz’ uncompromising vision, rooted in his music-video sensibility, is amplified by an electrifying score from Arca.