In an enchanted corner of the Colombian mountains, Elia, an elderly farmer and witch, begins her morning ritual in a magical countryside house. Surrounded by lush native foods, Elia breathes life into her garden and gathers ingredients for a special recipe in a giant clay pot. Everything seems perfect until she discovers that one ingredient is missing.
Her search leads her to her mischievous piglet, Piggy, who has caused a bit of chaos. With cleverness and love, Elia recovers the hidden cilantro from Piggy and completes her magical preparation. The result is an explosion of delicious dishes that reach children all over Colombia, filling them with energy and joy.
The short film ends with Elia and Piggy enjoying a coffee together, gazing out over the serenity of the mountains.
Her search leads her to her mischievous piglet, Piggy, who has caused a bit of chaos. With cleverness and love, Elia recovers the hidden cilantro from Piggy and completes her magical preparation. The result is an explosion of delicious dishes that reach children all over Colombia, filling them with energy and joy.
The short film ends with Elia and Piggy enjoying a coffee together, gazing out over the serenity of the mountains.
This animated short pays tribute to the hands that work the land in Colombia, honoring the deep value of those who grow, harvest, and transform the food that nourishes the nation. Through the story of Elia, a wise and caring farmer, we celebrate not only the spiritual and everyday connection to the earth, but also the legacy of culinary traditions passed down through generations.
With a warm and magical tone, the animation invites reflection on the importance of Colombian gastronomy—not only as a cultural treasure, but as a living expression of diversity, creativity, and memory. The short highlights the abundance of native ingredients, many of which remain underappreciated, showing how they are fundamental to our collective identity and well-being.
“Elia and the Missing Cilantro” is also a gentle reminder of the love behind every dish, and of the wisdom that lives in rural kitchens—often overlooked, yet essential to understanding who we are as a country.
