Rodrigo Triana

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Rodrigo Triana

Rodrigo Triana Montaña is a Colombian screenwriter and film and television director.

Known For

Oedipus MayorOedipus Mayor · 1996
Oedipus Mayor
★ 5.41996
MovieDramaWar
Edipo, is appointed mayor of a town plunged in misery and violence. His first mission is to discover and punish the murderers of Layo, a well-known potentate of the region. His investigation is directed towards all the armed factions that exist in Colombia.
A Ton of LuckA Ton of Luck · 2006
A Ton of Luck
★ 7.42006
MovieActionComedy
The story, based on true events occurred in Colombia en May 2003, tells the dreams and adventures of Porras, Venegas, Lloreda and Perlaza, four of the 147 soldiers that were in a company of the anti-guerrilla "Destroyer" battalion. It begun when these soldiers found in the middle of the jungle, during a rescue mission, 46 million dollars inside a FARC "guaca". Instead of give it to the Government, they take it all for themselves instead. They desperate when realize that they're completely isolated because the bridge, the only way to return to civilization, has been blown up. Everything's ironic, almost surreal: These soldiers don't have food, water, or toilet paper, but they sleep on their dollar-ful bags. This discovery will change their lives forever, and will allow them to have everything they've dreamt about: some authority, power and respect, others help their families and have a no-longer poor life. Their big challenge: return to civilization and make their dreams come true.
Penalty KickPenalty Kick · 2018
Penalty Kick
★ 5.32018
MovieComedy
How far does a soccer fan goes for his beloved national team? Mariano Cárdenas will risk his job, wife and family to support his soccer team during the World Cup qualifiers.
How to Succeed at LosingHow to Succeed at Losing · 2023
How to Succeed at Losing
★ 7.92023
MovieComedy
Miguel, a successful man, ends up in jail, unjustly accused of money laundering. His sentence completed, with empty pockets and nowhere to go, Miguel returns to his old neighborhood. There, he encounters his childhood friends, who continue playing futsal, never winning a match. Miguel decides to coach them, leading them to victory. On the way, he discovers the unexpected consequences of success.
A Game of Cat and MouseA Game of Cat and Mouse · 2002
A Game of Cat and Mouse
★ 8.12002
MovieComedy
The neighborhood La Estrella, in Bogotá, is inhabited by families displaced by the violence. Before the event which is the arrival of the electric light, that night there is a celebration. Cristancho and Brochero families, neighbors, friends and leaders of La Estrella, will be involved in a series of incidents and jokes.
El Yuppie Y El GuisoEl Yuppie Y El Guiso · 2023
El Yuppie Y El Guiso
★ 6.72023
MovieComedy
A fun story that combines comedy, drama and romance with a plot raising several reflections on social prejudices, appearances and class differences.
Memorias de un País FilmadoMemorias de un País Filmado · 2024
Memorias de un País Filmado
2024
MovieDocumentary
Cinema is a historical, social and cultural document that allows us to understand how a society perceives and defines itself. A documentary in which filmmakers, actors, historians and theorists explore Colombian identity through its cinematography.
La mano de DiosLa mano de Dios · 2014
La mano de Dios
2014
MovieDrama
It's 1986. A Colombian woman arrives at Ezeiza Airport and gets into a taxi. The World Cup is underway, and Argentina is facing England. The Falklands War is fresh in the collective memory. The taxi driver is listening to the match on the radio: Maradona scores the legendary "Hand of God" goal, and four minutes later, the "Goal of the Century."

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A Ton of LuckA Ton of Luck · 2006
A Ton of Luck
★ 7.42006
MovieActionComedy
The story, based on true events occurred in Colombia en May 2003, tells the dreams and adventures of Porras, Venegas, Lloreda and Perlaza, four of the 147 soldiers that were in a company of the anti-guerrilla "Destroyer" battalion. It begun when these soldiers found in the middle of the jungle, during a rescue mission, 46 million dollars inside a FARC "guaca". Instead of give it to the Government, they take it all for themselves instead. They desperate when realize that they're completely isolated because the bridge, the only way to return to civilization, has been blown up. Everything's ironic, almost surreal: These soldiers don't have food, water, or toilet paper, but they sleep on their dollar-ful bags. This discovery will change their lives forever, and will allow them to have everything they've dreamt about: some authority, power and respect, others help their families and have a no-longer poor life. Their big challenge: return to civilization and make their dreams come true.

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