The 27th Lima Film Festival, organized by the

Pontifical Catholic University of Peru Pontifical Catholic University of Peru ( es, link=no, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, PUCP) is a private university in Lima, Peru. It was founded in 1917 with the support and approval of the Catholic Church, being the oldest private ...

, took place from 10–18 August 2023 in

Lima Lima ( ; ), originally founded as Ciudad de Los Reyes (City of The Kings) is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín Rivers, in the desert zone of the central coastal part of ...

, Peru. The awards were announced on 18 August 2023, with ''Tótem'' winning the Trophy Spondylus.

Background

On June 27, 2023, the

Lima Film Festival The Lima Film Festival ( es, Festival de Cine de Lima) is a film festival held annually by the Catholic University of Peru (PUCP). Its original name was ''Festival Elcine''. The official name has been ''Festival of Lima, Encuentro Latinoamerican ...

officially announced its 27th edition under the motto "#LetsBeProtagonists" ( es, #SeamosProtagonistas). The festival took place from August 10 to 18, 2023, featuring both in-person and virtual screenings. Organized by the

and presented by the BBVA Foundation in Peru, the Ministry of Culture of Peru, the Gran Teatro Nacional del Perú, and in collaboration with PromPerú, the complete programming and ticket sales were available starting from July 25, 2023. In its 27th edition, the film festival paid tribute to the careers of five distinguished personalities: Argentine filmmaker

Lita Stantic Élida Stantic (born April 7, 1942), and more commonly known and credited as Lita Stantic, is an Argentine cinema film producer, producer, screenplay writer, and film director, director. Stantic is one of the most important producers working in t ...

, Peruvian actor Hernán Romero, Spanish film producer Esther García, French filmmaker

Leos Carax Alex Christophe Dupont (born 22 November 1960), best known as Leos Carax (), is a French film director, critic and writer. Carax is noted for his poetic style and his tortured depictions of love. His first major work was '' Boy Meets Girl'' (198 ...

, and the BBVA Foundation for its 50th anniversary. On August 8, 2023, a surprise screening for the film '' The Monroy Affaire'' ( es, El caso Monroy) scheduled to take place on August 17, 2023, was announced, along with a talk featuring the film's director and artistic director of the festival, Josué Méndez, and its protagonist, the Mexican actor

Damián Alcázar Damián Alcázar (born January 8, 1953) is a Mexican actor and politician, who is best known outside of Mexico as Lord Sopespian in '' The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian''. He was a deputy in the Constituent Assembly of Mexico City. Caree ...

, on August 18, 2023.

Juries

In Competition

Fiction

* Maria Carlota Bruno, Brazilian producer - Jury President * Iván Fund, Argentine filmmaker * Claudio Pereira, Chilean film teacher * Melania Urbina, Peruvian actress

Fiction Cinematography

* Micaela Cajahuaringa, Peruvian cinematographer - Jury President * Mustapha Barat, Brazilian cinematographer * Sergio Armstrong, Chilean cinematographer

Documentary

* Agustina Pérez Rial, Argentine film producer - Jury President * Tito Catacora, Peruvian filmmaker * Inti Cordera, Mexican filmmaker

International Critics

* Leny Fernández, Peruvian film critic * Diego Brodersen, Argentine film critic * Denise Tavares, Brazilian teacher and researcher

PUCP Community

* Maricielo Chilquillo Zuñiga * Renata Fernández * Alessandro Zevallos Fajardo * Carmen Toledo Larios * Francisco Rumiche Zapata

Ministry of Culture of Peru

* Tania Medina Caro * Juan Carlos Oganes Oblitas * Alberto Castro

Peruvian Association of Film Press - APRECI

* Alejandra Bernedo - Jury President * Omar Cáceres * Dixia Morales

Monseñor Luciano Metzinger Communicators Association - APC Signis Peru

* Marjorie Reffray Vílchez - Jury President * José Antonio Ulloa Cueva * Javier Portocarrero Grados

International Labour Organization - CINETRAB

* Manuel Siles - Jury President * Luis González Gómez de Aranda * Carmen Esther Benitez Gambirazio

Chronicles of Diversity

* Gia Lujuria - Jury President * Alvaro Acosta * Ana Karina Barandiarán

Association of Female Film Directors of Peru - NUNA

* Rocío Lladó * Joanna Lombardi * Marité Ugás

Creativity and Arts School - ECRAN

* Gisella Ramírez * Daniel Vega * Gonzalo Otero

Official Selection

The lineup of titles selected for the official selection include:

In Competition

Fiction

:Highlighted title indicates award winner.

Documentary

:Highlighted title indicates award winner.

Made in Peru

Space dedicated to showcasing Peruvian films in their absolute premiere. :Highlighted title indicates award winner.

Samples

Opening film

Acclaimed

The most highly anticipated auteur cinema on a worldwide level: Cannes, Berlin, Sundance. A list of films selected for the 'Acclaimed' lineup is as follows:

Galas

Works starring or created by highly relevant artists. A list of films selected for the 'Galas' lineup is as follows:

Awards

In Competition

Fiction

* Trophy Spondylus: ''Tótem'' by

Lila Avilés Lila Avilés (born in 1982) is a Mexican film director, screenwriter, actress and producer. Life and career Born in Mexico City, Avilés studied scenic arts with Ximena Escalante and José Caballero, and film scriptwriting with Beatriz Novaro a ...

** Honorable Mention: '' Shipibos Stories'' by Omar Forero * Special Jury Prize: ''

Eureka Eureka (often abbreviated as E!, or Σ!) is an intergovernmental organisation for research and development funding and coordination. Eureka is an open platform for international cooperation in innovation. Organisations and companies applying th ...

'' by

Lisandro Alonso Lisandro Alonso (born 2 June 1975) is an Argentine film director and screenwriter. He has directed six feature-length films and a short film since 2001 and is loosely associated with the ''New Argentine Cinema'' movement. His film '' La libertad ...

* Best Director: Rodrigo Moreno for ''The Delinquents'' * Best Actress:

Antonia Zegers Antonia Zegers (born 29 June 1972) is a Chilean actress. She has an extensive career in cinema, with participation in some of the most awarded Chilean films such as '' Tony Manero'' (2008), ''Post mortem'' (2010), '' La vida de los peces'' (2010 ...

for ''The Punishment'' * Best Actor:

Marcelo Subiotto Marcelo is a given name, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Marcellus. The Italian version of the name is Marcello, differing in having an additional "l". Marcelo may refer to: * Marcelo Costa de Andrade (born 1967), Brazilian serial killer, rapi ...

for ''The Barbarians'' * Best Screenplay: Felipe Gálvez and Antonia Girardi for ''The Settlers'' * Best Debut: '' I Have Electric Dreams'' by Valentina Maurel

Fiction Cinematography

* Best Cinematography: Diego Tenorio for ''Tótem'' ** Honorable Mention: Andrés Felipe Morales for ''Memento mori''

Documentary

* Trophy Spondylus: '' Pictures of Ghosts'' by

Kleber Mendonça Filho Kleber Mendonça Filho (; born 3 November 1968) is a Brazilian film director, screenwriter, producer, and critic. Life and career With a degree in journalism from the Federal University of Pernambuco, Kleber Mendonça Filho began his career as ...

** Special Mention: ''The Trial'' by Ulises de la Orden

International Critics

* International Critics' Jury Award for Best Film: ''The Delinquents'' by Rodrigo Moreno ** First Honorable Mention: ''Eureka'' by Lisandro Alonso ** Second Honorable Mention: ''Shipibos Stories'' by Omar Forero

Audience

* Audience Award for the Best Voted Film from the Fiction, Documentary, and Made in Peru sections: ''Rojo profundo'' by Maga Zevallos

PUCP Community

* PUCP Community Award for Made in Peru Best Film: ''Islandia'' by Ina Mayushin ** Honorable Mention: ''Rojo profundo'' by Maga Zevallos

Other Awards

* Ministry of Culture Jury Award for Best Peruvian Film: ''

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'' by Felipe Esparza ** First Honorable Mention: '' Yana-Wara'' by Tito Catacora & Óscar Catacora ** Second Honorable Mention: ''Rojo profundo'' by Maga Zevallos * International Labour Organization – CINETRAB Award for Best Fiction: ''Open-Pit'' by Felipe Esparza * International Labour Organization – CINETRAB Award for Best Documentary: ''The Echo'' by Tatiana Huezo * Peruvian Association of Film Press - APRECI Award for Best Film in Competition: ''The Settlers'' by Felipe Gálvez ** Honorable Mention: ''The Delinquents'' by Rodrigo Moreno * APC Signis Peru - Monseñor Luciano Metzinger Communicators Association Award: ''The Buriti Flower'' by

João Salaviza João Salaviza (born João Salaviza Manso Feldman da Silva; 19 February 1984) is a Portuguese film director, screenwriter, editor, producer, and former actor. He is the recipient of several accolades, including the Short Film Golden Bear, the ...

& Renée Nader * Gio Award: ''Transfariana'' by Joris Lachaise * ECRAN Award: Valentina Maurel for ''I Have Electric Dreams'' * NUNA Award: Valentina Maurel for ''I Have Electric Dreams''

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:27th Lima Film Festival August 2023 events in Peru Lima Film Festival 2020s in Lima 2023 in Peru

2023 festivals in South America