2023 is revealed to be a turning point for Peruvian cinema due to local talent that transcends the borders of the capital. In this new edition of the Apreci Awards (awarded by the Peruvian Film Press Association) the film 'The Monroy Case', starring Damián Alcázar, is a combination of tragedy and comedy set in judicial and prison contexts and stands as the maximum contender, accumulating a total of six nominations. This fact not only underlines the quality of the cinema produced in Peru, but also the growing focus on diverse narratives in cultural content.
The advance of regional cinema is becoming noticeable, with productions that move away from the epicenter of Lima to explore authentic stories in native languages, capturing the essence of different parts of the country. This year, 9 of the 15 nominated films come from regions such as Puno, Ucayali and Cuzco, marking a milestone in the history of the awards and underscoring a shift in the national film industry towards greater inclusivity and cultural representation.
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When and where will the Apreci Awards be?
The 15th Apreci Awards ceremony will be this Friday, February 23 at the Ministry of Culture, located in San Borja, Lima. This event not only celebrates the most outstanding films of the last year, but also honors emblematic figures of Peruvian cinema, as demonstrated by the Appreciation Emeritus Award, which this year is awarded to Nora de Izcue, a film pioneer in the country.
Which films received the most nominations?
'The Monroy Case' leads the list of favorites with six nominations, demonstrating the ability of Peruvian cinema to intertwine drama with touches of humor in scenarios that reflect the social and legal reality of the country. Closely followed by 'Yana-Wara' and 'Shipibo Stories', each with five nominations.
Among the nominees for best film we also find 'Open Skies' and 'Diogenes', which complete this year's honor roll. Likewise, 'Oppenheimer' and 'The Moon Killers' appear in the best international film category.
Trailer for the movie 'The Monroy Case'
YOU CAN SEE: The Monroy case, by Sandro Mairata
Who are all the nominees for the Apreci Awards?
Nominated for best Peruvian film
- 'Yana-Wara'
- 'The Monroy case'
- 'Shipibo stories'
- 'Open sky'
- 'Diogenes'.
Nominated for best direction
- Óscar and Tito Catacora ('Yana-Wara')
- Josué Méndez ('The Monroy Case')
- Omar Forero ('Shipibo Stories')
- Felipe Esparza ('Open Sky').
Nominated for best screenplay
- Óscar Catacora ('Yana-Wara')
- Josué Méndez ('The Monroy Case')
- Omar Forero ('Shipibo Stories')
- Gonzalo Ladines ('Dead laughing').
Nominated for best actress
- Sylvia Majo ('Reinaldo Cutipa')
- Gisela Yupa ('Diogenes')
- Luz Diana Mamani ('Yana-Wara')
- Tatiana Astengo ('Redemption').
Nominated for best supporting actress
- Liliana Trujillo ('The Monroy Case')
- Wendy Vásquez ('The Monroy Case')
- María Luque ('The most feared skin')
- Michele Abascal ('Toribio Bardelli's Erection').
Nominated for best actor
- Damián Alcázar ('The Monroy case')
- César Ritter ('Dead Laughing')
- Jesús Luque Colque ('Reinaldo Cutipa')
- Cecilio Quispe ('Yana-Wara').
Nominated for best supporting actor
- Andry Azán ('Shipibo Stories')
- Salvador del Solar ('Coveted Bachelorette 2')
- Luis Márquez ('Shipibo Stories')
- Gianfranco Brero ('Dead Laughing').
Nominated for best documentary film
- 'Classroom 8', by Héctor Gálvez
- 'Grompes, Curumí and the papaya girl', by Fernando Valdivia
- 'Amazonian Sound', by Luis A. Chumbe Huamaní
- 'Deep red', by Maga Zevallos.
Nominated for best international film
- 'The Moon Killers', by Martin Scorsese (USA)
- 'Autumn Leaves', by Aki Kaurismäki (Finland)
- 'Oppenheimer', by Christopher Nolan (USA)
- 'Ghost Portraits', by Kleber Mendonça Filho (Brazil).
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