Carnaval (2024 film)

Carnaval
Theatrical release poster
Directed byGabriel Tejada
María José Osorio
Written byGabriel Tejada
María José Osorio
CinematographyLuis Enrique Tirado
Production
company
Asociación Cultural Indio Pishgo
Release date
  • February 1, 2024 (2024-02-01)
Running time
75 minutes
CountryPeru
LanguageSpanish

Carnaval is a 2024 Peruvian documentary film written and directed by Gabriel Tejada and María José Osorio.[1][2] It reviews the history of the Cajamarca festival from its origins to the present day and whose gastronomy, music and characters unite an entire town.[3] It premiered on February 1, 2024, in Cajamarca theaters.[4]

Synopsis

Before Lent is Carnival, the time when everyone can do whatever they want. This documentary narrated by a generation of carnival-goers along with archival material from 50 years ago, portrays the party full of music, food, drink and color that currently unites an entire town; people who later repent of their sins.

Production

Financing

The film received a financial incentive of S/312,000 soles after winning the 2022 National Documentary Project Competition of the Directorate of Audiovisuals, Phonography and New Media of the Ministry of Culture to begin filming.[5]

Filming

Principal photography began on February 10, 2022,[6] and wrapped in early March of the same year in Cajamarca, Peru.[7][8]

Accolades

Year Award / Festival Category Recipient Result Ref.
2024 11th Trujillo Film Festival APRECI Jury Awards - Special Mention Carnaval Won [9][10]

References

  1. ^ Mayta, Marisol (2023-12-19). "Carnaval de Cajamarca llega al cine: Documental sobre fiesta se estrenará en febrero 2024". La Noticia (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  2. ^ "Cajamarca: se estrena documental de los carnavales". SolTV Peru (in Spanish). 2024-02-02. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  3. ^ "Carnaval de Cajamarca llega al cine: documental sobre fiesta se estrenará en febrero 2024". La Razón (in Spanish). 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  4. ^ "Carnaval de Cajamarca llega al cine: documental sobre fiesta se estrenará en febrero 2024". Andina (in Spanish). 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  5. ^ "Crece expectativa por estreno del documental sobre el Carnaval de Cajamarca". Andina (in Spanish). 2024-01-30. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  6. ^ "Se inició rodaje de Carnaval, la historia de la fiesta más importante de Cajamarca". Ministerio de Cultura del Perú (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  7. ^ "Película Documental del Carnaval terminó rodaje". El Mercurio (in Spanish). 2023-03-09. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  8. ^ "Gobierno Regional de Cajamarca promueve película documental Carnaval". Gobierno Regional Cajamarca (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-02.
  9. ^ "Conoce a los ganadores del 11° Festival de Cine de Trujillo". Siente Trujillo. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  10. ^ "Premios del Jurado APRECI en 11° Festival de Cine de Trujillo – FECIT – Apreci". Asociación Peruana de Prensa Cinematográfica (in Spanish). 2024-10-22. Retrieved 2024-11-13.