She, The Sergeant Matacho
La Sargento Matacho
2015
Colombia
94 mins
SPANISH, ENGLISH SUBTITLES
NYC Premiere
Feature Film Competition
| William González | |
| Alina Hleap | |
| Damian Alcazar, Marlon Moreno, Fabiana Medina | |
| Non-Explicit Sexual Situations, Implied Violence |
She,The Sergeant Matacho tells the story of Rosalba Velasco, a woman trapped in the shoulder spiral of violence in Colombia during the second half of the 20th century. Matacho embodies both love and hatred, a desire for revenge and peace, life and death, warped in the heat of the fratricidal war that continues to shock the country.
About the Director
William González studied film at the Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica in Mexico City. After his studies, he worked as AD to Arturo Ripstein in several projects. After directing several personal short films, he began a fruitful career in television. La Sargento Matacho, was shot in the middle of an active war zone in polarized Colombia, and through this movie, William is trying to create spaces where people can start talking about peace and reconciliation.
Reviews
Rosalba Velasco’s Revenge, “She, the Sergeant Matacho” by William González – Vashti Persaud, Winter Film Awards
Awards
2017 Southern States Indie Fan Film Festival – Best Feature, Best Lead Actress
2017 Rivercity Underground Film Festival – Best Feature, Best Lead Actress
2017 Sose International Film Festival (Armenia) – Best Director, Best Photo
2017 Norman Film Festival – Best Movie
2017 3rd Annual Marietta IFF Septiembre – Best Movie, Best Lead Actress, Best Suporting Male Role, Best Script, Best Photo
2017 LIFFT India Awards (India)- Best Director, Best Sound
2017 Higk Peak Independent Film Festival (UK) – Best Movie, Best Lead Actress
