Visual and Sound Language of Colombian Cinema in the 90s

Lenguaje visual y sonoro del cine colombiano en los años 90

This article conducts a bibliographic search aimed at characterizing the visual and sound language of Colombian cinema in the 1990s. To this end, a database of 41 works was compiled, including articles, books, book chapters, and specialized magazines, covering the three main variables guiding the research, namely: visual and sound language, Colombian cinema, and the 1990s in Colombia.

In this regard, the study builds upon previous reflections on Colombian cinema, the absence of its history, thematic diversity, and its development in the country’s context. Next, it considers the various parameters of visual and sound languages. Finally, it examines the 1990s period in Colombia, analyzing the context and circumstances surrounding the emergence and development of cinema as an artistic expression that goes beyond filmic narration to influence society and the rise of a new audience.