WHERE THE RIVER BEGINS
2023
Juan Andrés Arango Garcia
FICHA TÉCNICA
ORIGINAL TITLE:
La Couleuvre Noire (Black Snake).
DIRECTOR: Aurélien Vernhes-Lermusiaux
SCREENPLAY: Aurélien Vernhes-Lermusiaux ,
COUNTRIES: Francia
• Colombia • Brasil
RUNNING TIME: 85 minutos
GENRE: Drama / Fiction
PRODUCTION COMPANIES: Dublin Films, Burning y Vulcana Cinema
LANGUAGE: Spanish
INTERNATIONAL SALES:
MMM Film Sales
FILMING LOCATION:
Desierto de La Tatacoa, Huila, Colombia.
SYNOPSIS
The Collective is an action thriller directed by Tom DeNucci. The story follows a young recruit played by Lucas Till, who joins a clandestine group of elite assassins known as “The Collective” to dismantle a powerful human trafficking network funded by billionaires. During his first mission, he must confront the criminal coordinator Daisy, portrayed by Ruby Rose, as well as the organization’s leader, Miro Lindell. The cast also includes Tyrese Gibson and Don Johnson.
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