'Yana-Wara' joins 'Wiñaypacha' at the top of Peruvian cinema thanks to the response of the public who came to see the film. Both films are characterized by their cinematographic quality and their ability to connect with the audience, in addition to crudely addressing the reality of the country, especially the problems faced by the provinces.
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How many people saw 'Wiñaypacha'?
Maycoll Calderón, through his X account (formerly Twitter) shared that the Peruvian film 'Yana Wara' is in its fourth week on the billboard with just over 200 spectators, so he emphasized that it is in its final exhibition stage. In addition, he pointed out that the film is approaching 29,300 spectators and is expected to reach 29,300 viewers over the weekend. 30,000 spectatorsa figure similar to what the film achieved 'Wiñaypacha'.
Who is the director of 'Wiñaypacha'?
Óscar Catacora, the director of the acclaimed film 'Wiñaypacha', died at the age of 34 on November 26, 2021, due to a sudden health problem while he was in the middle of filming a new feature film in the province of El Collao. .
Before achieving fame, Catacora released two notable works: the medium-length film 'The pimp's path' (2007) and 'The Revenge of the Super Cholo' (2013). His talent was recognized when she obtained a grant of 400,000 soles from the Ministry of Culture of Peru in the National Cinematography Contest. This subsidy provided the necessary impetus for the making of 'Wiñaypacha', a milestone in the Peruvian film industry as it was the first feature film filmed entirely in Aymara.
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What is 'Wiñaypacha' about?
'Wiñaypacha', the first Peruvian film recorded in the Aymara language and selected as a pre-candidate for the Oscar and Goya awards, tells the story of two elderly people who await the return of their son in a remote area of the highlands. The film takes us to the corners of the Peruvian Andes, at the foot of the majestic Allincapac. The protagonists, Willka and Phaxsi, face loneliness, the relentless passage of time and the longing for the return of their son who emigrated to the city.
When was 'Wiñaypacha' released in theaters?
'Wiñaypacha' It had its official premiere on April 19, 2018, covering cities such as Puno, Juliaca, Cusco, Arequipa, Huancayo and Lima. Against all odds, the film managed to stay in theaters for 5 weeks. For his part, Catacora said: “The truth is that we are going through difficulties and fear of being rejected, but we were surprised by the public's reception at the time. From now on, it represented a success for us.”
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What does the word 'Wiñaypacha' mean?
About it, Catacora He explained that the decision to make a film in the Aymara language was completely personal. According to the director, he did not intend to participate in festivals or address a specific social issue, but simply tell an honest story based on his own knowledge. “It was not done with any intention of going to festivals or displaying a social theme, I just tried to tell an honest story about something I knew”
Likewise, he stated that the theme of the film, which addresses the life of the older Andean population, is something he knows deeply due to his experience with his grandparents. He highlighted the situation of these people, who live in places forgotten by their descendants and the State. Regarding the title 'Wiñaypacha', he explained that it can be translated as 'eternal time' or 'eternal world' in Spanish.
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Where to watch 'Wiñaypacha' in full online?
The first film 'Wiñaypacha' was released on November 9, 2021 on Netflix, with the aim of enriching the catalog of Peruvian content available on the platform. Currently, the film is available for viewing on said streaming platform.
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