Lengua de diamante (Diamond Tongue) submerges into the past, present, and future life of Elsa Riveros, Colombia’s First Lady of Rock. The film follows Elsa’s day to day, seeking reinvention as she dances between passion, rage, sadness, and power, attempting to reconcile her past success with a new exploration of art, motherhood, and love.

Festivals & Awards

2024, Fredericksburg Film Festival, Winner

2024, New York Indie Shorts Awards, Official Selection

2024, DC Independent Film Forum, Official Selection

2024, San Francisco Independent Film Festival, Official Selection

2023, New York Short Film Festival, Winner

Screener available upon request.

Director / Victoria Barbarito

Producer / Victoria Barbarito

Cinematographer / Jack McGovern

Assistant Camera / Katie Oliver

Sound Recordist / Amira Stone

Editor / Victoria Barbarito

Colorist / Esteban Palma

Sound Editor / Elle Rinaldi

Re-Recording Sound Mixer / Nina Leitenberg

Additional Music Recording / José Vega

Short Documentary