Best Colombian adventure movies

Towards the Battle (2019)

The story unfolds around the year 1860. Louis, a photographer, convinces the general of the French Army to send him to Mexico to photograph the colonial war that is ravaging the country. Once he is there, nothing goes as planned. Never in the right place at the right time to see the battles, Louis can't snap a single picture of the war. But his encounter with Pinto, a Mexican peasant, changes his destiny. It leads him to discover neither glory nor wealth, but a way to confront the ghosts of his past.

Two Sane Nuts (1974)

Two rival friends guide a young man through the Colombian jungle, hunting for, and finding a tribe of (not so) wild Amazons and a cache of (not so) bright emeralds.

The Car (2003)

When the Velezes agree to buy a used Chevrolet Bel-Air from their neighbors, who've recently won a brand-new car in a school raffle, they're thrilled about the prospect of leaving Bogotá's public transportation system behind. Little do they know that, despite its glossy red exterior, their newfound status symbol is a real lemon. Colombian director Luis Orjuela helms this hilarious look at the pitfalls of automobile ownership.

3 Feet (2018)

3 Feet is the adventurous journey of Gonzalo, an imaginative and tenacious 10-year old facing the most difficult task of his life: get to school with clean shoes in order to prevent being separated from his best friend (his soccer ball), until the end of the year.

Hero Steps (2017)

Hero Steps is a heartrending drama about triumph in the face of seemingly insurmountable adversity. If little Eduardo can follow his dreams, then surely there's hope for all of us.

Hero Steps (2018)

Children overcome obstacles to play soccer in a tournament in Colombia.

Monos (2019)

On a faraway mountaintop, eight kids with guns watch over a hostage and a conscripted milk cow.

Embrace of the Serpent (2015)

The epic story of the first contact, encounter, approach, betrayal and, eventually, life-transcending friendship, between Karamakate, an Amazonian shaman, last survivor of his people, and two scientists that, over the course of 40 years, travel through the Amazon in search of a sacred plant that can heal them. Inspired by the journals of the first explorers of the Colombian Amazon, Theodor Koch-Grunberg and Richard Evans Schultes.

The Kings of the World (2022)

Rá, Culebro, Sere, Winny and Nano. Five boys who live on the streets of Medellín. Five kings with no kingdom, no law, no family, set out on a journey in search of the promised land. A subversive tale told through a wild and endearing clan, somewhere between reality and delirium. A journey to nowhere, where everything happens.

Hidden Era (2024)

Era Oculta – “Hidden Era” unfolds in the vibrant city of Maputo, where Rastafari artist Phambi fights with securing his son’s education amidst the rhythmic beats of Mozambique. Constantly on the brink of expulsion due to payment delays, Phambi’s artistic journey becomes a compelling narrative, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of an artist navigating the unique landscape of Mozambique. The film amidst the vibrant art scene, two young women, allies to Phambi, play a pivotal role in supporting his artistic endeavors. They willingly pose for him, adding depth and inspiration to his creations. Their presence in the film not only highlights the collaborative spirit within the artistic community but also brings a nuanced perspective to the narrative, reflecting the diverse voices that contribute to the cultural tapestry of Maputo.

Keyla (2017)

A young woman living on a Caribbean island is searching for her father who is lost at sea. When her estranged family come to help, she must confront their dark past and this new family she never expected to embrace.

Boyacoman and the Sacred Emerald (2019)

Boyacoman lives with a nephew he had to take care of after the death of his sister. One day they receive an unexpected visit from a famous French professor and archaeologist who gives them a map that leads to a big emerald and from that moment on, a great adventure begins.

Water Path for a Fish (2016)

It's a starry night in a poor neighborhood in Latin America. Óscar is sleeping in his room when a sudden wind wakes him up. From his window he sees a little goldfish in a dirty puddle gasping for air. Óscar will try to save the goldfish through a rampant adventure full of mysterious challenges.

Apatía, Una Película De Carretera (2012)

Holy Week starts with two friends parting in the quest for relief from their respective pains. One seeks the girlfriend who abandoned him, while the other seeks to abandon everything. One travels the roads of Colombia in the company of two adolescents, discovering that their country is more than what the news portrays; the other, seeking a conclusion to his work, travels his inner self and explores the root of his pain. By the time their roads cross again, they will know that life is about the journey, not the destination.

Chamán: El Último Guerrero (2016)

In the mystical jungles of Putumayo, Colombia, there is a sacred mine belonging to the land of the Panguart that is protected by a powerful Shaman called Mutumbajoy. The thirst for power of a sinister sorcerer named Cuquimbo and a ruthless emerald cutter named Tolima break the peace of the village by undertaking a disastrous plan in complicity with two traitorous natives of the Panguart clan; who, blinded by ambition, help to massacre their own people of ancient knowledge, taking their lands to exploit the mines. The brave Zumák remains alive, who will be the warrior chosen by the spirit of Mutumbajoy, who inherits his ancestral knowledge and turns it into the hope that will prevent the total annihilation of this community and preserve what remains of the jungle.

Kapax del Amazonas (1982)