For years, Western countries have been importing large parts of their coal from Colombia. But there is blood on this coal, a lot of blood and even more tears.
El Samario, a former soldier of the paramilitary units, talks about the countless murders he carried out on behalf of international coal suppliers. A spiral of violence has been going on in Colombia, from which not only the companies, but also we are benefitting. The film illuminates a dark chapter of Colombian everyday life that is closely linked to our own. The film illuminates a dark chapter of Colombian everyday life that is closely linked to our own and gives deep insights into the psyche of a contract killer.
What led him to his deeds and how does he deal with his terrible memories and feelings of guilt today. Can you forgive a murderer - can a murderer forgive himself?
Blood Coal
Christopher Stöckle, Paola Tamayo
Born in 1985 in Karslruhe. Studied Film, Psychology and Journalism at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, followed by studies at the Film Academy Baden-Württemberg. Active as a director, cinematographer and producer.
2016
2020
Born in 1980 in Bogota/Colombia. Studied Directing and Dramaturgy at the La Candelaria Theater in Bogota. Worked as a theater director. Active as a sound technician, producer and director.
2020