Blood Coal
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
- Short film
- Production Country / Year
- Germany 2020
- Language
- es. OF ohne UT
- Format
- Color, 51min
1.78:1 (16:9)
- Original Title
- Carbon Con Sangre
Director & Crew
Christopher Stöckle
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.
Filmography
2016
- SCHWARZER BODEN, Kurzdokumentarfilm HOF 2016
2020
- CARBON CON SANGRE/BLUTIGE KOHLE (Co-Regie), Dokumentarfilm HOF 2020
Paola Tamayo
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.
Filmography
2020
- CARBON CON SANGRE/BLUTIGE KOHLE (Co-Regie), Dokumentarfilm HOF 2020
- Writer
- Christopher Stöckle
- Paola Tamayo
- Director of Photography
- Christopher Stöckle
- Editor
- Christopher Stöckle
- Sound
- Paola Tamayo
- Sound Designer
- Marc Fragstein
- Music Composer
- Marc Fragstein
- TV Commissioning Editor
- Marcus Vetter
- Producer
- Martin Schwimmer
- Dominik Utz