Autoerotic (2021 film)

Autoerotic
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAndrea Hoyos
Written byAndrea Hoyos
Produced byAndrea Hoyos
Carol Delgado Orbezo
Héctor Gálvez
StarringRafaella Mey
Micaela Céspedes
CinematographyMicaela Cajahuaringa
Edited byIrene Cajías
Production
company
Piedra Alada Producciones
Distributed byTondero Distribución
Release dates
  • August 19, 2021 (2021-08-19) (Lima)
  • March 3, 2022 (2022-03-03) (Peru)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryPeru
LanguageSpanish

Autoerotic (Spanish: Autoerótica) is a 2021 Peruvian coming-of-age drama film written, co-produced and directed by Andrea Hoyos in her directorial debut.[1] It stars Rafaella Mey and Micaela Céspedes[2] accompanied by María del Carmen Gutiérrez, Wendy Vásquez, Renato Rueda, César Ritter, Beto Benites and Laynol Zavaleta.[3] It is about a 15-year-old teenager who explores her sexuality through an online dating program.[4]

Synopsis

Bruna is a teenager who is exploring her sexuality. Through an online dating program, she begins a relationship that will surpass her teenage spirit and make her confront the freedom of her body; helping her reconnect with her true identity.[5]

Cast

The actors participating in this film are:[6]

  • Rafaella Mey as Bruna
  • Micaela Céspedes as Débora
  • Wendy Vasquez as Irene
  • María del Carmen Gutiérrez as Paulina
  • Renato Rueda as Lucas
  • Beto Benites
  • Renato Rueda
  • César Ritter

Production

Principal photography took place in April 2019 at Residencial San Felipe in Jesús María District, Lima, Peru.[7]

Release

Autoerotic had its world premiere on August 19, 2021, as part of the fiction competition selection at the 25th Lima Film Festival.[8][9] It was commercially released on March 3, 2022, in Peruvian theaters.[10]

Accolades

Year Award / Festival Category Recipient Result Ref.
2021 25th Lima Film Festival Best Picture Autoerotic Nominated [11][12]
Fiction Competition - First Special Mention Won
2022 13th APRECI Awards Best Peruvian Feature Film Nominated [13][14]
Best Screenplay Andrea Hoyos Nominated
Best Actress Rafaella Mey Won
Best Supporting Actress Wendy Vásquez Nominated

References

  1. ^ Hopewell, John (2023-08-04). "Rotterdam Tiger Winner Tiempo Libre Boards 'Valves,' From On the Rise Peruvian Filmmaker Andrea Hoyos (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
  2. ^ Gutiérrez, Sha Sha (2022-03-05). "Autoerótica (2021): la sororidad en tiempos de redes sociales". Ventana Indiscreta (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-03-09.
  3. ^ "Autoerótica: la película que propone una mirada honesta al universo femenino de las adolescentes se estrena este 3 de marzo". Peru21 (in Spanish). 2022-02-06. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
  4. ^ "Autoerótica, la adolescencia como protagonista, por Mónica Delgado". Wayka.pe (in Spanish). 2022-03-04. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
  5. ^ "Autoerótica". Fotografía Calato (in European Spanish). 2024-01-27. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
  6. ^ "Reparto Completo de Autoerótica". Cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-03-09.
  7. ^ Rojas, Laslo. "[Entrevista] "Autoerótica", de Andrea Hoyos: hacia un nuevo cine feminista peruano". Cinencuentro.
  8. ^ "Autoerótica". 25 Festival de Cine de Lima.
  9. ^ "El nuevo cine peruano se muestra al mundo en el Festival de Lima". LatAm cinema. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
  10. ^ "Autoerótica, la cinta de Andrea Hoyos sobre el universo femenino adolescente, se estrena el 3 de marzo". RPP Noticias (in Spanish). 2022-02-06. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
  11. ^ "Ficción". festivaldelima.com (in Spanish). Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  12. ^ "¡Estos son los ganadores del 25 Festival de Cine de Lima PUCP!". festivaldelima.com (in Spanish). August 29, 2021. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  13. ^ "Mujeres ganan protagonismo en nominaciones a los Premios APRECI al cine peruano de 2021". Asociación Peruana de Prensa Cinematográfica (in Spanish). 26 February 2022. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  14. ^ "«Canción sin nombre» triunfa como mejor película peruana del 2021 en los Premios APRECI". Asociación Peruana de Prensa Cinematográfica (in Spanish). 15 March 2022. Retrieved 7 February 2024.