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The History of Catalina de Indias

Catalina de Indias - The Symbol of Spanish Colonial Cartagena She's become something of a tragic heroine in the history of Colombia but few outside Cartagena know the story behind this iconic woman. Her real name is lost to history but India Catalina (as she was called after being catholicized by Spanish Conquistadores) stands out--much like Pocahontas or Sacajawea in North America--as…

Cartagena de Indias International Film Festival (FICCI) 59

International Film Festival (FICCI) 59

Cartagena de Indias International Film Festival (FICCI) 59 Planning for the 59th iteration of the Cartagena de Indias International Film Festival (FICCI) 59 is picking up steam. Judges are accepting entrants into the festival until December of this year (2018) and the creative team in charge of this year's hottest international festival in Cartagena is arranging special guests, contacting amazing directors from…

Film Festival 56 (FICCI)

Film Festival 56

FICCI Film Festival 56 Turned Cartagena Into Cannes! The 56th Annual Festival Internacional de Cine de Cartagena de Indias was held in March and this year’s festival was an overwhelming success. Cartagena turned into Caribbean version of Cannes with dozens of filmmakers from all over Latin American and the world in town to showcase some of the best cinema produced in the…

Festival Internacional

Film Festival

International Stars Descend on Cartagena During the Film Festival (FICCI) Every March the Festival Internacional de Cine de Cartagena de Indias brings starring actors and actresses as well as acclaimed directors from all over the world to Cartagena. The festival (which celebrated its 55th year in 2015) has become a cultural touchstone in Cartagena and represents not only a showcase for local…

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