Flor Salcedo

Flor Salcedo, the Maestro of Realism, was born in 1956 in Medellín, Colombia and began his illustrious career in film in the early 1980s. Known for his unique blend of action and drama genres, Salcedo's most renowned films include "La Furia del Viento" and "Las Huellas del Silencio", both of which have won numerous awards, although he has yet to receive recognition at major film festivals. His authorial style is characterized by a gritty realness, often depicting the harsh realities of life in his native Colombia with a raw and unfiltered lens. Salcedo, a man deeply rooted in his culture, paints a vivid picture of Colombian society, capturing its beauty and struggles with a keen eye and a passionate heart.