Discoveries from Peru World Cinema

Ángel, a young student, arrives at an old residence run by a kind yet unsettling elderly woman. Soon, he begins to see a mysterious young woman reflected in the mirrors—supposedly the hostess’s granddaughter. As he falls in love with her, strange and disturbing events begin to unfold around him. The house seems to be inhabited by invisible presences and echoes of the past. Ángel begins to lose his sense of what’s real and what’s a dream, until he uncovers a dark secret. He finally understands the mystery—but by then, it’s already too late.

Evocation of the work and personality of the singer-songwriter Chabuca Granda in 7 chapters: Criolla, Por el Perú, Confidencias, Negra, La Flor de la Canela, Siempre Viva, Proyectos. Through the testimonies of colleagues and family, landscapes of Lima, memories and tributes, Chabuca discovers his intimacy and his way of seeing Peru.

On the rocky shores of the Peruvian coast, it is still possible to observe a wide variety of marine organisms that once occupied the earliest links in the chain of life on our planet.

In a dystopian future, an unlucky balloon suddenly finds himself on stage at an open mic. Will he be able to pull it off? Is anybody listening?

Thousands of years ago, cinema germinated on the slope of a mountain in Peru. The signal of its movement is sustained in the volcanic stone that was once its skin, which changes and transforms without stopping.

Every January 20, the communities of Langui and Cheqa, located in the highlands of the Cusco provinces of Canas and Canchis, reenact a ritual battle known as Tupay on a plain called Chiaraje. Here we can appreciate, along with the magical meaning, the bravery of the warriors, as well as the musical genres that are sung to give courage and the elegance of the dresses of the men and women, as this is an occasion to enliven the attraction between the sexes.

The theme that inspires the director is the Tacna Women's Collective (located in the south, on the border with Chile), which invites us to evoke the wonders of the country's past, present—celebrating the bicentennial of independence—and future.

In this documentary, we delve into the cultural and spiritual treasures of Andean wisdom, unraveling its mysteries from three different perspectives. The Andean worldview has been fundamental in the construction of societies throughout the centuries. From ancient pre-Inca civilizations to the Inca Empire, these communities perceived the world as an interconnected whole. This was reflected not only in their spirituality, but also in the way they organized their society, agriculture, architecture, and social relationships.

Two friends reunite after being separated for some time. Their reunion will be met with emotive moments

When the world stops, her thoughts start to overflow. A strange virus has changed everything, and nothing feels safe anymore. Through voice notes sent to a close friend, a young woman tries to understand what's happening around her — and inside her.

This documentary shows painter José Milner Cajahuaringa (1932-2017) at the Temple of the Moon in Pachacamac with the porticos that inspired his work. Cajahuaringa's work stands out for its play with complementary colors, trapezoidal images, and geometric shapes that characterized the architecture of ancient Tahuantinsuyo. His art was inspired by the spiritual grandeur of Peru's artistic past.

Motivated by her recently deceased mother, Cristina, a young woman with musical aspirations, advances to the next stage of her scholarship to study in Italy. To do so, she must attend a personal interview and bring a signed permit from her father. Her father, Ricardo, opposes the idea of ​​her leaving the country before reaching the age of majority. Their conflicting stances will bring to light unresolved issues, which intensified after the death of Pamela, her mother.

The festival in honor of Tayta Compadres, also known as the festival of singles, is a tribute to the patron saints of the neighborhoods of the capital of the districts of Vilcabamba, Tápuc, Chacayán, and Goyllarisquizga. It features the compadres dance, accompanied by music and traditional songs, masses, processions, and rituals in honor of the crosses, accompanied by a series of invitations for food and drink.

A family of artisans opens the doors of their workshop to share their daily lives, their beliefs, and their struggle to preserve Mochica culture in the face of present-day challenges.

It's strange to think that I'm the one telling this story, because I wasn't there when it all happened.

Jessie, depressed and suffering from epilepsy, is determined to do one last good deed for her mother: paint her nails. Her mother, lost in her routine and confused by her daughter's sudden closeness, gradually begins to understand that something is wrong.

Short documentary about the self-managed grassroots settlement Villa El Salvador, in Lima, Perú.

This piece was born from the web of connections that @harryeldinosaurio has woven year after year. Now, I have an artsy audience, made in New York, exchanging their creative works with your local storyteller. That’s why subtitles are a must. Among the sonic contributions, the whistles—those gentle breaths of life—belong to Juan Alberto Cristobal Paredes, my father. I’ve always wanted to use his whistle in a video. This project also stems from a deep desire to connect with those who are just beginning their artistic journey. While I’ve done this through interviews before, this time, I do it through a more personal piece.

When Elira turns on the light, she discovers a strange being that imitates her every move and has the key to get out of the place. Elira will have to use her wits to escape.

anti-montage kinok / kinok non kinok / kinok = reply / kinok made by someone who doesn't completely understand what a kinok is (subtitle: nostalgia and anxiety are very similar)

The story of a naive but persistent monster who, on his mother's birthday, will try to bake the cake that his late father, a pastry chef, used to make for her every year, in order to brighten up her life again.

A group of Peruvians live in a country without identity, without understanding the meaning of being independent, and are very close to celebrating the Fiestas Patrias. A mother and her daughter sell flags and rosettes, in addition to working the land of a farm. A poor old woman who cleans a school lives alone, missing her daughter and having her dog "Luna" as her only company. A retired teacher complains about the lack of patriotism while his daughter motivates him to return to teaching and recover the love he lost for the country. An event brings together all these ordinary Peruvians, along with fifth grade students, who question and reflect on the broken nation in which we live and the idiosyncrasy that defines us as Peru.

A soldier who has escaped from war wanders lost in the jungle until he meets Illary, a little girl. She will guide him through the countryside and help him find his way and regain his lost sensitivity.

The start of las kinoks (?) a film (?) made by accident (?) but what is a film and how does it capture (?) reality (?) ?