The Beach D.C.

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The Beach D.C.

2012

1h 30m

Drama

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Tomas, an Afro-Colombian teenager, grows up surrounded by exclusion and racism. When his younger brother and closest friend disappear, Tomas hits the streets to finds his friends and identity.

Nijla Mu'min

Shadow and Act

Though it isn't perfect, this story signals something we need more of, portraying people who have existed and survived in a country where their stories, like the Afro-Colombian soundtrack, ring loud and distinct.

Aug 14, 2017

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Nicolas Rapold

New York Times

An urban drama limited by its nonprofessional cast and impressionistic, scattered storytelling.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 18, 2013

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Diego Semerene

Slant Magazine

The film only feels interesting when it focuses on looking at what the characters aren't doing and listening to what they aren't saying.

Rated: 2/4

Jul 16, 2013

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Sebastian D

The story wanders without focus, leaving characters underdeveloped and themes heavy-handed. It lacks the spark or insight to stand out, making it a tedious watch that fails to connect. La Playa D.C. is a noble effort gone wrong, offering little to care about.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/12/25

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Audience Member

Could be better, u don't need to try the "Haneke" shoot, u're not Haneke

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Que tristeza, de nuevo fracaso total del cine colombiano y eso que esta vez parecia interesante el tema. La verdad pareciera que estos directores de pacotilla nunca leyeran ni fueran a cine por que los guiones ni para limpiarse el ass y los actores son peores que los de telebobelas. Por lo menor la parte tecnica la manejan mejor pero la parte de cerebro y estetica aun la tienen totalmente perdida. Historia 100% estupida que no vale la pena ver ni en copia pirata.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Que tristeza, de nuevo fracaso total del cine colombiano y eso que esta vez parecia interesante el tema. La verdad pareciera que estos directores de pacotilla nunca leyeran ni fueran a cine por que los guiones ni para limpiarse el ass y los actores son peores que los de telebobelas. Por lo menor la parte tecnica la manejan mejor pero la parte de cerebro y estetica aun la tienen totalmente perdida. Historia 100% estupida que no vale la pena ver ni en copia pirata.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Juan Andrés Arango Garcia

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Luis Carlos Guevara

Tomás

Jamés Solís

Chaco

Andrés Murillo

Jairo

Einer Cotés

Nelson

Hamilton Quiñones

Dany

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Synopsis

Tomas, an Afro-Colombian teenager, grows up surrounded by exclusion and racism. When his younger brother and closest friend disappear, Tomas hits the streets to finds his friends and identity.

Director: Juan Andrés Arango Garcia
Producer: Mauricio Aristizábal, Diana Bustamante, Vânia Catani, Jorge Andrés Botero
Screenwriter: Juan Andrés Arango Garcia
Production Co: Hangar Film, Bananeira Filmes, Burning Blue, Séptima Films, Ciné Sud Promotion
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Spanish
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 8, 2019
Runtime: 1h 30m

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