Somos ecos

Somos ecos (lit. 'We are echoes') is a 2021 war drama film written, directed and co-produced by Julián Díaz Velosa in his directorial debut. It is about 3 young people: a reluctant punker, an infiltrated guerrilla and a peasant who are forcibly recruited to fight in an armed conflict. Starring Sebastián Velásquez, Felipe Villamil and Maria Luisa López. It is a co-production between Colombia, the United States and Italy.

Synopsis
Three young people are taken away from their dreams, to be taken to the ranks of different sides of a conflict to which they do not want to belong. They are victims, but now they will be affected and prepared for war, while they fight internally to avoid becoming the next victimizers.

Cast

 * Sebastián Velásquez as Sebastián Ramirez
 * Felipe Villamil as Alias Andres
 * Maria Luisa López as Sandra
 * Liliana Calderón as Gloria
 * Juan Sebastián Casanova as Urban Guerrilla
 * Felipe Correa as Elias Elkin
 * Sharon Guzman as Susana
 * Mario Jurado as Don Ernesto
 * Lise Lenne as Marin
 * Howard Martínez as Guaya
 * Jhoan Moreno as Cabo Díaz
 * Mauricio Salas as Senator Porras
 * David Velázquez as Lieutenant Morales

Production
Principal photography began took place between Bogotá and Puerto Boyacá, Colombia.

Release
Somos ecos had its world premiere in mid-October 2021 at the 20th San Diego International Film Festival. It was commercially released on August 17, 2023, in Colombian theaters.