Discoveries from Peru World Cinema

An encounter with the author's memory of his childhood related to the Marinera Norteña.

Documentary filmed and edited by Pedro Valdivieso. Produced by Franklin Urteaga.

Short film.

Short film.

Piece composed of four short films of different nature where the motif is the woman.

In the Peruvian Andes, two young boys are raised in isolation by their father. A series of unexpected events will radically transform the only reality they know and will bring Sabina, the older sister, to meet her past and her culture.

Short film by Armando Robles Godoy.

25 years after being kidnapped by the MRTA, a gay former rural teacher turned hairstylist seeks justice for himself and his trans sister murdered during the Period of Violence, confronting a homophobic society and a painful past he would rather forget.

Profile of the painter Victor Humareda (1920-1986) in his daily life in the marginal neighborhoods of Lima.

One of the most important experimental documentaries produced in Peru. It highlights the difference between the social classes before 1968, which was intended to justify the military coup of the Revolutionary Government under the slogan "Tierra sin Patrones" (Land without Bosses).

A small robot, destined to be one more in an automaton factory, finds a precious object that makes him deviate from the stipulated path. The factory removes the object for going against the norm. So the little robot will try to get it back no matter what, and learn the true value of the object along the way.

Can you accept a bisexual boyfriend? An unexpected event will jeopardize the friendship between Lucas and Bruno.

Almost 250 years ago, an Indigenous noblewoman named Tomasa Ttito Condemayta gathered together over a thousand women to fight against the Spanish colonial rulers. In present-day Peru, female followers of all ages bring gifts to her resting place where they dance and celebrate together to draw strength and courage or request protection and good grades. A mockumentary in tribute of this special heroine.

Sebastian returns to his hometown to take care of his mother after her sudden illness. While there, he struggles to come to terms with his past and the close-minded people in this town.

Episode: The Last Customer based on a play from Julio Ramón Aibeyro. Episode: The Discovery of America based on a short story by Alfredo Bryce Echenique. Episode: Rodrigo in the Labyrinth based on Aura from Carlos Fuentes.

Experimental feature film.

The lives of a group of young migrants to the city of Lima resemble the turbulent randomness of the sea when it rages. Immersed in an environment that resists assimilating them, these city dwellers draw upon their greatest virtue, perseverance, to rise above the waters, leaving a trail of hope.

The broadcast of a Peruvian national football team match, part of the World Cup qualifiers, transforms the bustling streets of Lima into empty, desolate, ghostly spaces. A sonic counterpoint of the shouts of the crowd, the chants of supporters, the announcers in the middle of the broadcast, etc., speaks of a city suspended in its daily routine by a sporting event.

Views of the stands; presentation of the athletic delegations from Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, and Chile; the event that crowned Peruvian captain Gálvez as South American champion; President Leguía and the diplomatic corps in the official stand; the development of the events; performances and awards ceremonies in the town hall; farewell banquet for the delegations. “All the events that took place are captured, the starts, the finishes, the winners, and many other aspects and phases of this interesting competition. The clarity of the film allows for a clear appreciation of all the events.”

A young hitman, haunted by the death of his brother, meets a girl who would become his victim, never imagining that he would find love and a change in his life with her.

The exhibition that is the subject of this documentary consisted of a set of unconventional apparatuses, images and experiments of a kinematic nature that were related to each other in the exhibition space.

Short documentary about Lalo Parra Bello, a film director and actor from Ayacucho. Through his story, we discover the filmmakers of a growing industry that, despite its rapid growth, remains largely unknown because it operates far from the capital.

A young man whom everyone believed to be dead returns to his parents' house after being missing for seven years, hiding from a pair of detectives.

First documentary film by Jose Carlos Huayhuaca.

The fate of an arm-wrestling match leads two rival brothers on an adventure through the streets of Lima, Peru. Armed with the spoils of victory, the boys must navigate many obstacles that stand in the way of their goal: a house party on the other side of the tracks and the hope of lost virginity.

Enrique Díaz receives an old gas station as an inheritance from his father, but decides that the best thing to do is to get rid of it, because of its bad memories. However, in the process he learns that his life is in danger thanks to an outstanding debt his father left him with a desert demon.

Therapy process through artistic production applied to mental patients at the Larco Herrera Hospital, with admirable results in painting.

Documentary that refers us to one of the most important characters in Peruvian culture: José Carlos Mariátegui. The figure of the Peruvian intellectual and politician is remembered and reconstructed by those who were part of his most intimate circle of friends and collaborators.

In 2010, the first milk bank in Peru was created with the aim of reducing neonatal mortality rates. This initiative is sustained exclusively by mothers who, in an act of love, donate their surplus breast milk to help premature babies and/or those with complications recover. These are drops of love that save lives.

The different inhabitants of the city, real or imaginary, manifest themselves; each in their own peculiar way, which the camera records with curiosity, intrigue and delight.

Experimental film AlEste

A conversation with Enrique Cornejo Villanueva, the director of the 1927 feature film Luis Pardo. In this interview, he reflects on the filmmaking process and shares scenes from this silent film.

Experimental project based on a WhatsApp voice message and filmed with a cell phone, which tells the story of a young man in search of the meaning of life.

As you leave behind the Pacific coast and penetrate deep into the Amazonian jungle, crossing into the Andes, you come across: healers, vegetalists, shamans... old men with knowledge of their traditions and of our times. Free, hospitable and very graceful, they agree to show you their most highly valued treasures. What does a healing represent? Land and art intertwine through the mountain range and the jungle in this adventure packed with intimate goes beyond the known to the unknown aspects of being.

“Hatun Phaqcha, The Healing Land” highlights the nutritional potential of Peruvian native foods, the importance of its cultural heritage and the need to ensure its survival.

Work of the La Molina Agrarian University in the national agro-industry.

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We hear the inner dialogue of Priscilla, a man, as he applies makeup and transforms himself in front of the mirror, recalling how he went from feeling guilty about having HIV to becoming an activist without a mask, overcoming his guilt and fears.

As Claudia studies for her final exam that will determine whether she can continue with her scholarship, stress and negative thoughts begin to manifest in strange ways in front of her.

Alichu, a 6-year-old boy, is forced to take an unexpected trip after a series of natural disasters hit his small Andean town. He reaches Hananpacha, the land of the Wamany, where he suffers the anger of the mountain deity Apu Kontiki. Alichu's older brother, Yaku, must try to rescue his younger sibling and release their town from its plight.

Sequel to No Man's Neighborhood: a hip hop talent.

“Bridge” follows César Rojas, an artisanal fisherman from the Peruvian coast, as he reveals his daily routine, his spiritual relationship with the sea, and the resilience of a craft that endures despite modernization. Through observation, voice-over, and his own testimony, the documentary builds an intimate portrait in which the sea becomes a mirror of humanity.

From the diary of Christopher Columbus, October 15, 1492: "And deviated from the land by two lombard shots, there is in all these islands so much depth that one cannot reach it. These islands are very green and fertile and have very sweet airs, and there may be many things that I do not know, because I do not want to stop to go through many islands to find gold". They had only been on land for four days. The gold never existed. It is only possible to suppose the sweetness of the air. The islands are still green. Returning to that well-remembered phrase, perhaps it could be thought that what cannot be talked about is not only the warning of a perceived border of the verbalizable, but also the disquieting disfigurement of certain limits that occur behind it. Or several. Perhaps all of them.

Para is a Quechua girl who suffers constant abuse from her mother. Her only consolation is her reflection in the water, with whom she shares her sorrows. One day, overwhelmed by her abuse, she decides to run away from home and dives into a lake to meet the girl in her reflection. Underwater, her reflection reveals some hidden memories of her, taking PARA on an emotional journey where she discovers her strength to forgive and build her own future.

An intimate approach to the experience of Alzheimer's disease in a 95-year-old woman and her relationship with her immediate surroundings.

A young gamonal from Cusco is the lover of a peasant girl who sings love songs to him. But he falls in love with a visitor from Lima, arousing the jealousy of his Andean fiancée. She seeks to win him back with the help of the music of a harpist.

It is often said and spread that Choqhequiraw is the second Machu Picchu: nothing could be further from the truth. Choqhequiraw, like the other Inca ruins, served a specific function, each according to its location and geographical importance within the Tawantinsuyu territory. We first identified Choqhequiraw as the most important site for astronomical observation during the Inca Empire due to the gigantic and colossal Ushnu (platform) built there. “Circumstantial traveler of life. If you have not seen the rarefied air deep inland, you do not know the world into which you were born. Submerged at the summit of the gods of the Andean world, we savor the privilege of finding ourselves here, alongside eternity. I will traverse eternity.”

Brenda, a reclusive designer who feeds her blood to a mysterious cocoon beneath her bed, faces pressure to meet Priscilla, her online partner. When Priscilla visits, reality and the supernatural blur. Strange visions and voices haunt Brenda as the cocoon fades and something sinister lurks in her apartment. An unexpected and terrifying encounter leads to a violent confrontation, leaving Brenda to face the consequences of her actions and a disturbing figure emerging from the shadows.

Inspired by Kina Malpartida, Peru's first and only female world boxing champion, two young women from the most forgotten corners of the country fight against enormous obstacles to fulfill the same dream: to box and become champions. When Kina Malpartida won the super featherweight world title at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York, boxing fever swept through Peru. Her triumph made it possible for many girls to dream of becoming champions. This documentary tells the story of Alicia and Anita, two young women who, despite the difficulties and based on their perseverance, passion, and effort, forge their own path in the tough world of boxing.

Three filmmakers recorded three women from different generations that they met through their virtual testimonies where they revealed personal experiences of violence. Although they do not know each other, they contrast their reflections, similarities, frustrations and differences about growing up as a woman in a context shaken by gender gaps.

The long fight over the land, which demolished the wall between master and serf, continues to divide Peru to this day. But the 1969 agrarian reform marked a before and after in the country's story - a profound change that Peruvian cinema reflected and encapsulated, creating great imagination we continue to discover today. 50 years after the social experiments of the revolution, we ask ourselves whether Peru really messed up or not with Juan Velasco Alvarado.

Full details of the departure and journey from Callao to Cusco of the official commission in charge of elevating the cathedral of the Imperial City to a basilica. Partial and general aspects of Mollendo, Arequipa, and Cusco in their three eras. Solemn ceremonies carried out in Cusco during the act of elevating the cathedral of this city to a basilica, sponsored by Her Majesty Victoria Eugenia, Queen of Spain, and the President of the Republic, Mr. Augusto B. Leguía, who delegated their powers to Mrs. Lola Leguía de Martínez Molins and the Prefect of Cusco, Mr. Víctor Vélez. Historical reconstruction of the capture of the Sacsayhuaman fortress by the conquistadors, filmed in the authentic fortress and with the "selfless cooperation of indigenous people of the Inca race." The first mass celebrated by the apostolic nuncio, Monsignor Cicognani, in the same citadel of Machu Picchu, which he blessed, at 4,000 meters above sea level.

A woman is haunted by the persistent memory of a toxic relationship. She fights back, retreats, and runs away, but nothing works. The memory always returns in its most perverse form. When she is on the verge of suicide, something happens.

Report on the outcrops of liquid sodium chloride forming lagoons in the town of Huacho and its industrial transformation into salt for human consumption.

Short film.