# The Strategy of the Snail (1993)

> An ingenious Bogotá ensemble turns an eviction battle into a witty, tender defense of community and dignity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5121

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Sergio Cabrera
- Cast: Frank Ramírez, Fausto Cabrera, Florina Lemaitre, Humberto Dorado, Delfina Guido, Vicky Hernández, Gustavo Angarita, Luis Fernando Múnera
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109747/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, warm, irreverent, social cinema night, international film night

## Synopsis

A quirky group of squatters fights to keep their home against an unyielding landlord.

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