A Sentimental Tragedy

A Sentimental Tragedy

2025 · 16 min · Documentary, Drama, History, Romance, Mystery

At the edge of the Tequendama Falls, María Prieto uncovers the tragic story of her namesake — a woman who, heartbroken, ended her life at that very cliff. Two lives separated by a century, intertwined by coincidence, love, and a waterfall.

Directed by Juan Ferro Reyes · Written by Juan Ferro Reyes

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