Alias Maria

Experience the harrowing reality of Colombia’s long-standing armed conflict through the eyes of a young soldier in *Alias Maria* (2015). Directed by José Luis Rugeles Gracia, this gripping drama offers an intimate and unflinching perspective on the human cost of war. The story centers on Maria, a girl caught in the brutal machinery of a guerrilla insurgency. Her existence is defined by the harsh demands of life in the ranks, but her situation becomes increasingly precarious as she navigates the physical and emotional toll of being a pregnant soldier. As the conflict intensifies around her, Maria must grapple with the impossible choices forced upon her by her commanders and the dangerous environment she calls home. *Alias Maria* is a poignant, high-stakes exploration of survival, innocence, and the struggle for agency amidst violence. The film’s powerful narrative earned it a prestigious selection for the Un Certain Regard section at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival and saw it honored with the Golden Goats Award for Best Feature Movie for Young People at the 2016 Ale Kino! Festival. It also served as Colombia’s official entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards. Dive into this intense, award-winning vision of resilience and witness the struggle of a girl caught between her duty and her future.