In this key sequence from Cien Años de Soledad, the Liberals, led by Colonel Aureliano Buendía, attack the army’s encampment, drawing characters and viewers into a moment of civil unrest. The chaos on-screen reflects the tensions in Macondo, where shifting alliances and personal ties shape a struggle for power and identity. Gabriel García Márquez’s portrayal of conflict offers a glimpse into the realities of war and its impact on everyone involved.
Our contribution to this scene focuses on visual effects that underscore its intensity. We added muzzle flashes and bullet impacts to highlight the violence of combat, along with atmospheric elements and smoke to suggest the disorientation of the battlefield.
In this reflective scene, Aureliano ventures into a mist-shrouded forest to meet his father, bridging the gap between past and present. The atmosphere underscores the blend of memory and reality, revealing how family ties and personal history shape each character’s journey.
We contributed to the scene’s dreamlike setting by adding layers of fog, nuanced lighting effects, and other visual elements.
Netflix adapted Gabriel García Márquez’s novel Cien Años de Soledad (part one) into an 8-episode series, marking the first official screen adaptation since its 1967 publication.
Overseen by García Márquez’s sons, the production was filmed in Colombia and aimed to remain faithful to the Nobel Prize-winning story, which introduced countless readers to the power of magical realism. The adaptation arrived more than half a century after the novel’s release, reflecting its enduring influence on Latin American literature and beyond.
Planet X provided visual effects for select scenes, drawing on our expertise to bring key moments of the narrative to life. Watch the official Netflix trailer of Cien Años de Soledad below.
