24th Lima Film Festival

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]

24th Lima Film Festival
Official poster of the 24th Lima Film Festival
LocationLima, Peru
AwardsTrophy Spondylus: The Fever
DirectorsMarco Mühletaler
Festival date21–30 August 2020

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: #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.[2]

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.[2]

Juries

Fiction
  • Melina León, Peruvian filmmaker - Jury President[3][6]
  • Lila Avilés, Mexican filmmaker
  • Leticia Cristi, Argentine producer
  • Lúcia Murat, Brazilian filmmaker

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
  • Pili Flores-Guerra, Peruvian cinematographer - Jury President[3][8]
  • Hugo Colace, Argentine cinematographer
  • Heloisa Passos, Brazilian cinematographer

Documentary
  • Lorena Best, Peruvian filmmaker - Jury President[3][9]
  • Wolney Oliveira, Brazilian filmmaker
  • Megham Monsour, Mexican film program director

International Critics
  • Claudia Puig, American journalist - Jury President[3][10]
  • Melvin Ledgard
  • Paula Vázquez

Ministry of Culture of Peru
  • Fabiola Figueroa[3][11]
  • Oscar Sánchez
  • Jesús Solari

Official Selection

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

Fiction
Highlighted title indicates award winner.[3]
English Title Original Title Director(s) Production Countrie(s)
One in a ThousandLas mil y unaClarisa Navas
  • Argentina
  • Germany
EmiliaCésar SoderoArgentina
The Care of OthersEl cuidado de los otrosMariano GonzálezArgentina
The FeverA febreMaya Da-Rin
  • Brazil
  • France
  • Germany
My Name Is BaghdadMeu nome é BagdáCaru Alves de SouzaBrazil
White on WhiteBlanco en blancoThéo Court
  • Chile
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • France
Some BeastsAlgunas bestiasJorge Riquelme SerranoChile
DogwashersLavaperrosCarlos MorenoColombia
AugustAgostoArmando Capó
  • Cuba
  • Costa Rica
  • France
The GhostsLos fantasmasSebastián Lojo
  • Guatemala
  • Argentina
Identifying FeaturesSin señas particularesFernanda Valadez
  • Mexico
  • Spain
Summer WhiteBlanco de veranoRodrigo Ruiz PattersonMexico
Powerful ChiefManco CápacHenry VallejoPeru
The RestorationLa restauraciónAlonso LlosaPeru
Samichay, In Search of HappinessSamichayMauricio Franco TossoPeru

Documentary
Highlighted title indicates award winner.[3]
English Title Original Title Director(s) Production Countrie(s)
The FrogsLas ranasEdgardo CastroArgentina
I Owe You a Letter About BrazilFico te devendo uma carta sobre o BrasilCarol BenjaminBrazil
Faith and FuryFé e FúriaMarcos PimentelBrazil
The Mole AgentEl agente topoMaite Alberdi
  • Chile
  • United States
  • Germany
  • Holland
  • Spain
DopamineDopaminaNatalia Imery
  • Colombia
  • Uruguay
  • Argentina
In a WhisperA media vozHeidi Hassan & Patricia Pérez FernándezCuba
MaricarmenSergio MorkinMexico
Things We Dare Not DoCosas que no hacemosBruno SantamariaMexico
Circle of ChalkCírculo de tizaJean Alcócer & Diana Daf CollazosPeru
Soldier's WomenMujer de soldadoPatricia Wiesse RissoPeru
The Song of the ButterfliesEl canto de las mariposasNuria FrigolaPeru
Volver a vivirWilfredo MedinaPeru
Once Upon a Time in VenezuelaÉrase una vez en VenezuelaAnabel Rodríguez RíosVenezuela

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 title Original title Director(s) Production countrie(s)
Something in the AirAprès maiOlivier AssayasFrance
Irma Vep
Summer HoursL'Heure d'été

Awards

Fiction
  • Trophy Spondylus: The Fever by Maya Da-Rin[3]
  • Special Jury Prize: One in a Thousand by Clarisa Navas
  • Best Director: Théo Court for White on White
  • Best Actress: Grace Orsato for My Name Is Baghdad
  • Best Actor: Jesús Luque for Powerful Chief
    • Special Mention: Adrián Rossi for White on White
  • Best Screenplay: Rodrigo Ruiz Patterson & Raúl Sebastián Quintanilla for Summer White
  • Best Debut: Identifying Features by Fernanda Valadez
    • Special Mention: Samichay: In Search of Happiness by Mauricio Franco Tosso
  • Best Cinematography: Claudia Becerril for Identifying Features
    • Special Mention: José Alayón for White on White

Documentary
  • Trophy Spondylus: Things We Dare Not Do by Bruno Santamaría
    • Special Mention: The Mole Agent by Maite Alberdi

Other Official Awards
  • International Critics Award: One in a Thousand by Clarisa Navas
    • Special Mention: The Fever by Maya Da-Rin & White on White by Théo Court
  • Audience Award: The Mole Agent by Maite Alberdi
  • Ministry of Culture Jury Award for Best Peruvian Film: Circle of Chalk by Jean Alcócer & Diana Daf Collazos
    • Special Mention: Samichay: In Search of Happiness by Mauricio Franco Tosso

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