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Fait Vivir

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2019 | 76 min | Documentary

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It was a solid box office hit, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
One for people who love a true story told well. Expect to bring it up in conversation afterwards.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves through the story clearly, at 1 hr 16 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off
Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

Manuk, a five-year-old child, tells the story of the Gypsy Kumbia Orchestra, a company of musicians, dancers, actors and circus artists coming from different places around the world. They created the “Makondo”, a show they present around Colombia in places where armed conflict has opened wounds.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerStrong

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 329 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Oscar Ruiz Navia

  • Manuk Aukan Mejia Ruiz
  • Carmen Ruiz Navia
  • Juan Sebastian Mejia Aka Perditi
  • Anina Ixchel Mejia Ruiz