BTN News: The 28th Lima Film Festival will happen from August 8 to 17. It will show 123 movies and documentaries. This year, the festival will also honor the famous French filmmaker Arnaud Desplechin.
Vanessa Vizcarra, the festival director, spoke at a press conference. She said, “We want the festival to celebrate and bring together world, Latin American, and Peruvian cinema.” The festival is organized by the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP). It aims to bring a variety of films and encourage cultural exchange.
A special highlight of the festival will be a tribute to Arnaud Desplechin. The 63-year-old director is known for movies like “Kings and Queen” and “A Christmas Tale.” He will be honored during the festival’s opening ceremony. Desplechin will also show some of his films, including his latest movie “Spectateurs!” which was shown at the Cannes Film Festival.
The opening movie of the festival will be “Frida” by Peruvian filmmaker Carla Gutiérrez. It will be shown at the National Theatre of Lima. This is an important moment for Peruvian cinema, showcasing local talent to the world.
The festival will have 16 movies competing in the fiction category and 10 in the documentary category. There will also be a segment called “Acclaimed,” showing nine popular movies from famous directors. These movies come from big festivals like Cannes, Berlin, and Sundance. Another segment, called “Galas,” will present 12 feature films, giving attendees many choices.
The winners in the fiction and documentary categories will receive a prize of $4,000. Some of the movies in the fiction category are “Simón de la montaña” by Federico Luis (Argentina), “Baby” by Marcelo Caetano (Brazil), “History and Geography” by Bernardo Quesney (Chile), “The Other Son” by Juan Quebrada (Colombia), and “Wild Woman” by Alan González (Peru).
The Lima Film Festival is important for filmmakers and movie lovers. It helps people appreciate and talk about movies from around the world and the region. The event will be a great experience for everyone who attends, celebrating movies and their ability to connect different cultures.
Special Features of the Festival
- Honoring Arnaud Desplechin: The famous French director will be honored, and his new film “Spectateurs!” will be shown.
- Many Movies to Watch: With 123 movies and documentaries, the festival offers a wide range of films from around the world, Latin America, and Peru.
- Opening Movie “Frida”: Carla Gutiérrez’s movie will start the festival, highlighting Peruvian talent.
- Competitions and Prizes: The festival will have competitions in fiction and documentary categories, with notable movies from different countries.
Enjoyable Content for Movie Lovers
The Lima Film Festival is more than just showing movies. It celebrates storytelling, creativity, and cultural exchange. It is a great chance for audiences to see different viewpoints and stories. Whether you love movies, work in the industry, or just want to see new films, the festival will be an amazing experience.
Conclusion
The 28th Lima Film Festival will be a lively celebration of cinema. It will bring together filmmakers, audiences, and critics from around the world. With its many movies and special tributes, the festival shows how important storytelling and cultural dialogue are. Don’t miss this chance to be part of this wonderful film event in Lima this August.
