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Imagine walking through the streets of the walled city, with the Caribbean breeze and the echo of a story projected on the walls of an old convent. This is how you experience the <\/span>FICCI<\/b>the <\/span>International Film Festival of Cartagena de Indias, an event that every year turns this jewel of the Colombian Caribbean<\/b>FICCI, an event that every year turns this jewel of the Colombian Caribbean into a vibrant scene of cinema, culture and unforgettable encounters.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n Every corner of Cartagena is transformed during FICCI. In this 64th edition, the city kicked off the festival with a special performance of <\/span>Movies in the Neighborhoods<\/b>a program that brings cinema to local communities. On the evening of Monday, March 31, the Esp\u00edritu del Manglar Park became an open movie theater for hundreds of Cartageneros who enjoyed a cinematic experience. <\/span>under the stars<\/b>a moment full of magic, connection and local pride.<\/span><\/p>\n On April 2, the lights of the iconic Adolfo Mej\u00eda Theater<\/b> will officially kick off the 64th edition of the festival with the screening of the documentary “Alma del desierto”<\/b>, directed by Cartagena native M\u00f3nica Taboada-Tapia<\/b>. With this historic event, Monica becomes the first woman from Cartagena<\/b> to open the festival, marking a milestone for female and local representation in the world of cinema. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”8578″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Mulish||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”7px||1px|||” custom_padding=”14px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n FICCI is the oldest film festival in Latin America and one of the most important on the continent. Since 1960, it has been a meeting point for filmmakers, actors, producers and film lovers from all over the world. For a week, the city is filled with screenings, talks, workshops, concerts and cultural activities that celebrate the power of film as a tool for transformation and memory. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”8px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Mulish||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”7px||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n With more than six decades of history, FICCI has established itself as a benchmark for Ibero-American and Caribbean cinema. It has been the scene of tributes to great international figures and this year will be no exception. The 64th edition will pay tribute to <\/span>four tributes<\/b> to outstanding names in world cinema:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n Their committed, innovative and deeply human trajectories connect with the critical and artistic spirit of the festival.<\/span><\/p>\n To travel to Cartagena during FICCI is to experience the city from a new perspective. <\/span><\/p>\n In addition to the charms of the historic center, the beaches and Caribbean cuisine, there is the opportunity to immerse yourself in art and culture in unique settings. You can watch a movie in a colonial plaza, listen to an award-winning director talk about his creative process, or simply let yourself be carried away by the inspiring atmosphere that pervades the city. <\/span><\/p>\n Hotels, bars, museums and restaurants joined the celebration with special proposals for attendees. It is the ideal trip for those who wish to discover a Cartagena that transcends the conventional: a city that, during the festival, beats to the rhythm of cinema, but whose true essence is found in its history, its colonial architecture, its living heritage and that Caribbean energy that can be felt in every corner. <\/span><\/p>\n In a nutshell<\/b>if you are passionate about cinema, culture and destinations with soul, <\/span>FICCI is the perfect excuse to get to know Cartagena like never before.<\/b>. For more information on ticketing, programming and access to special events, please visit the festival’s official website:<\/span> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mustique.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Logos-mustique_Mustique-Hotels.jpg” title_text=”Logos mustique_Mustique Hotels” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”54px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" FICCI: The Festival that Illuminates Cartagena de Indias with Film and HistoryImagine walking through the streets of the walled city, with the Caribbean breeze and the echo of a story projected on the walls of an old convent. 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What is FICCI?<\/b><\/h2>\n
A Cultural Festival with Trajectory<\/b><\/h2>\n
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A Unique Experience for the Traveler<\/b><\/h2>\n
<\/span> \ud83d\udc49<\/span> www.ficcifestival.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n