Guerilla Gold Rush: The Spoils of War

For over half a century, civil war paralyzed Colombia and kept much of its wild lands frozen in time. In December 2016, that changed. The war that resulted in the deaths of 220,000 and displaced 6 million people came to an end. And the land wars began. With the FARC officially gone, the forests of Colombia are open for business.

Directed by Mariana van Zeller, Guerilla Gold Rush: The Spoils of War leans on a strong ensemble — Mariana van Zeller — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2019.