WHERE THE RIVER BEGINS
2026
Juan Andrés Arango Garcia
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
ORIGINAL TITLE:
Dónde comienza el río.
INTERNATIONAL TITLE: Where the River Begins
DIRECTED BY: Juan Andrés Arango
SCREENPLAY BY: Juan Andrés Arango
COUNTRIES: Colombia • France • Canada
RUNNING TIME: 110 minutes
GENRE: Drama .
FORMAT: Feature Film
PRODUCER: Paola Pérez Nieto
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Nicolás Canniccioni
LANGUAGE: Spanish
ORIGINAL SCORE BY: Luiz Avellar
INTERNATIONAL SALES: To Be Announced
FILMING LOCATION:Bogotá, Medellín, Chocó and the Andágueda River, Colombia.
SYNOPSIS
Where the River Begins is an intimate story about identity, belonging, and the invisible bonds that connect people to their territory and memories.
Set against the powerful landscapes of Colombia, the film follows characters whose lives intersect through a journey of transformation, confronting loss, family ties, and the search for a place to call home.
Through a sensitive and visually immersive approach, the film explores how landscapes shape human relationships and how personal histories are deeply intertwined with the places where life begins.
Where the River Begins is a reflection on memory, resilience, and the enduring connection between people and nature.
FESTIVALS & AWARDS
Close Film Festival 2023
Winner — Best Drama
Reception
The film received mixed critical reviews, with critics noting its classic action and thriller elements, while Don Johnson’s performance was highlighted as one of the strongest aspects of the film by specialized reviewers.
Official Selection / Finalist
2023
Arthouse Festival of Beverly Hills
Atlanta Movie Awards
Rotterdam Independent Film Festival
Santa Fe Independent Film Festival
Indie Cine Tube Awards 2023
Winner — Best Drama