Short film series
Pombo
Rafael Pombo wrote the verses that taught generations of Colombian children to read. Each episode brings them to the screen without changing a single word.
AvailableRin Rín Renacuajo
The son of a frog set out one morning, stiff and dapper, without listening to his mother.
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Coming soonLa Pobre Viejecita
She had nothing to eat but meat, fruit, sweets, cakes, eggs, bread and fish. And she complained.
In productionSimón el Bobito
The boy who mistakes mustard for honey, rides the calf instead of the cow, and never learns.
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Coming soonEl Gato Bandido
Michín steals his father’s pistols and turns outlaw. Every single robbery goes wrong.
Coming soonMirringa Mirronga
The sly cat throws a dinner party. The guests arrive in tailcoats and it all ends in chaos.
Coming soonPastorcita
She lost her sheep. They came back on their own — but left their tails hanging in a chestnut tree.
Coming soonJuan Chunguero
He knows one tune on his father’s bagpipe. One tune is enough to set the whole world dancing.
Coming soonEl Niño y la Mariposa
The boy asks her for her wings. She explains that they only last her a single day.
Coming soonCutufato y su Gato
He amused himself drowning his cat. That night someone came to return the favor.
Coming soonPerico Zanquituerto
Armed with a thimble, a bucket and a spindle, he swore no squadron of grandmothers could scare him.
Coming soonDoña Pánfaga
A filthy-rich glutton of a widow. They called in Dr. Farándula, and the cure lasted five minutes.
Coming soonLas Siete Vidas del Gato
The dog asks the cat his secret for living seven lives. The answer is grooming.
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