24th Lima Film Festival explained

Directors:Marco Mühletaler
Location:Lima, Peru
Founded:1997
Awards:Trophy Spondylus

The Fever

Date:21–30 August 2020
Main:Lima Film Festival
Previous:23rd
Next:25th

The 24th Lima Film Festival, organized by the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, took place from 21 to 30 August 2020 in Lima, Peru.[1] [2] The awards were announced on 30 August 2020, with The Fever winning the Trophy Spondylus.[3]

Background

On June 8, 2020, the Lima Film Festival announced that its twenty-fourth edition would be held virtually through its digital platforms. This decision was made in response to the state of emergency and health measures imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Peru. The festival took place in a reduced format from August 21 to 30.[4] On July 24, 2020, the official announcement was made under the title "En Casa", with the motto "#LatinCinemaConnectsUs" (Spanish; Castilian: #ElCineLatinoNosConecta). Organized by the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and presented by the BBVA Foundation in Peru,[5] a pre-sale of tickets was made available from August 10 to 14, 2020.

As part of the festival, renowned French filmmaker Olivier Assayas was announced as the special guest. Assayas conducted a masterclass and a retrospective of his own films was showcased as part of the festival's activities.

Juries

In Competition

Fiction

American filmmaker Alexander Payne was slated to participate as a member of the Jury, but the festival decided to suspend the collaboration due to allegations of sexual abuse.[7]

Cinematography

Documentary

International Critics

Ministry of Culture of Peru

Official Selection

The lineup of titles selected for the official selection include:[12] [13] [14]

In Competition

Fiction

Highlighted title indicates award winner.
English TitleOriginal TitleDirector(s)Production Countrie(s)
One in a Thousand Spanish; Castilian: Las mil y una Clarisa Navas
Emilia César Sodero Argentina
Spanish; Castilian: El cuidado de los otros Mariano González Argentina
The Fever Portuguese: A febre Maya Da-Rin
My Name Is Baghdad Portuguese: Meu nome é Bagdá Caru Alves de Souza Brazil
Spanish; Castilian: Blanco en blanco Théo Court
Some Beasts Spanish; Castilian: Algunas bestias Jorge Riquelme Serrano Chile
Dogwashers Spanish; Castilian: Lavaperros Carlos Moreno Colombia
August Spanish; Castilian: Agosto Armando Capó
The Ghosts Spanish; Castilian: Los fantasmas Sebastián Lojo
Identifying Features Spanish; Castilian: Sin señas particulares Fernanda Valadez
Summer White Spanish; Castilian: Blanco de verano Rodrigo Ruiz Patterson Mexico
Powerful Chief Spanish; Castilian: Manco Cápac Henry Vallejo Peru
Spanish; Castilian: La restauración Alonso Llosa Peru
Samichay, In Search of Happiness Spanish; Castilian: Samichay Mauricio Franco Tosso Peru

Documentary

Highlighted title indicates award winner.
English TitleOriginal TitleDirector(s)Production Countrie(s)
The Frogs Spanish; Castilian: Las ranas Edgardo Castro Argentina
I Owe You a Letter About Brazil Portuguese: Fico te devendo uma carta sobre o Brasil Carol Benjamin Brazil
Faith and Fury Portuguese: Fé e Fúria Marcos Pimentel Brazil
The Mole Agent Portuguese: El agente topo Maite Alberdi
Dopamine Spanish; Castilian: Dopamina Natalia Imery
In a Whisper Spanish; Castilian: A media voz Heidi Hassan & Patricia Pérez Fernández Cuba
Maricarmen Sergio Morkin Mexico
Things We Dare Not Do Spanish; Castilian: Cosas que no hacemos Bruno Santamaria Mexico
Circle of Chalk Spanish; Castilian: Círculo de tiza Jean Alcócer & Diana Daf Collazos Peru
Soldier's Women Spanish; Castilian: Mujer de soldado Patricia Wiesse Risso Peru
The Song of the Butterflies Spanish; Castilian: El canto de las mariposas Nuria Frigola Peru
Volver a vivir Wilfredo Medina Peru
Once Upon a Time in Venezuela Spanish; Castilian: Érase una vez en Venezuela Venezuela

Samples

France in Peru: Olivier Assayas

In collaboration with the Embassy of France in Peru and the Regional Audiovisual Cooperation of France, the 24th Lima Film Festival presented the following showcase of the special guest Olivier Assayas:[15]

English titleOriginal titleDirector(s)Production countrie(s)
French: Après mai France
Irma Vep
Summer Hours French: L'Heure d'été

Awards

In Competition

Fiction

Documentary

Other Awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: El 24 Festival de Cine de Lima PUCP será virtual. festivaldelima.com. June 2020. July 17, 2023. es.
  2. Web site: Festival de Cine de Lima 2020: Cómo ver las películas, los precios, el invitado especial y más detalles del evento. RPP. Marco. Zanelli. August 21, 2020. July 17, 2023. es.
  3. Web site: ¡Estos son los ganadores del 24 Festival de Cine de Lima!. festivaldelima.com. August 30, 2020. July 17, 2023. es.
  4. Web site: El Festival de Cine de Lima PUCP se realizará en formato virtual. Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. Oscar. García Meza. August 8, 2020. July 17, 2023. es.
  5. Web site: Official Announcement of the 24th Lima Film Festival. Lima Film Festival on Facebook. July 24, 2020. es.
  6. Web site: Jurado de Ficción. festivaldelima.com. July 17, 2023. es.
  7. Web site: Festival de Cine de Lima apartó a Alexander Payne del jurado tras ser acusado de abuso sexual. RPP. August 21, 2020. July 17, 2023. es.
  8. Web site: Jurado a la Mejor Fotografía. festivaldelima.com. July 17, 2023. es.
  9. Web site: Jurado de Documental. festivaldelima.com. July 17, 2023. es.
  10. Web site: Jurado de la Crítica Internacional. festivaldelima.com. July 17, 2023. es.
  11. Web site: Jurado del Ministerio de Cultura del Perú. festivaldelima.com. July 17, 2023. es.
  12. Web site: 24 Festival de Cine de Lima. Programación. Agéndame. July 17, 2023. es.
  13. Web site: Ficción. festivaldelima.com. July 17, 2023. es.
  14. Web site: Documental. festivaldelima.com. July 17, 2023. es.
  15. Web site: Francia en Perú: Olivier Assayas - 24 Festival de Cine de Lima. festivaldelima.com. July 17, 2023. es.