Barrio Triste
On the outskirts of Medellín, Colombia in the late 1980s, local residents report strange lights descending from the sky. When a reporter arrives to investigate, a ragtag group of teens from a lawless neighbourhood storm the scene and steal his camera. In the hands of its new owners, the device records a mesmerising plunge into their frantic existence.
Directed by STILLZ · Crime · Drama · 84 min · 2026
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Director
STILLZ
Writer
Stillz
Studio
EDGLRD / WeOwnTheCity
Release
2026-07-10
Runtime
84 min
Genres
Crime, Drama
Full Plot
A series of mysterious lights appears in the skies above Medellín in 1987. A local reporter attempts to investigate, but is thwarted by a group of teenagers who steal his camera. The teens use the device to capture footage of their neighborhood and the strange occurrences surrounding it. Their recordings reveal a disturbing reality.
Cast & Characters
Piojo
Juan Pablo Baena
Calambre
Tomas Tinoco Higuita
Apestado
Bryan Erlin Garcia
Rata
Samuel Andres Celis
Caneco
Brahian Acecedo
Cuchilla
Samuel Ruiz
Caneco
Brahian Acevedo
Estiven Salazar
Brayan Erlín García
José Arley Marín González
Did You Know?
Did You Know that Colombian music video director Stillz made his feature narrative debut with a U.S.-Colombia co-produced film?
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Did You Know that Venezuelan musician Arca composed her first original film score for Barrio Triste?
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Did You Know that Harmony Korine served as executive producer through his EDGLRD company?
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Did You Know that Barrio Triste premiered at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival's Orizzonti section?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-14
Critical Assessment
Barrio Triste holds 10.0/10 on TMDb (1 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
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Ratings as of September 13, 2026
AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (10.0/10 on TMDb (1 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barrio Triste good? What are critics saying?+
Barrio Triste holds 10.0/10 on TMDb (1 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
How long is Barrio Triste?+
Barrio Triste has a runtime of 84 min.
Who directed Barrio Triste?+
Barrio Triste was directed by STILLZ.
