The Four Altars

The Four Altars
Promotional release poster
Directed byAlonso del Río
Written byAlonso del Río
Produced byKaren Martin del Campo
José Alberto Benites
Beyker Bances
StarringSilke Klein
Damián Alcázar
CinematographyJuan Cristobal Castillero
Music byAlonso del Río
Production
company
4 Altares S.A.C.
Release date
  • September 21, 2023 (2023-09-21)
CountryPeru
LanguageSpanish

The Four Altars (Spanish: Los cuatro altares) is a 2023 Peruvian drama film written, scored and directed by Alonso del Río in his directorial debut, based on his book of the same name.[1] Starring Silke Klein and Damián Alcázar.[2]

Synopsis

The intensity of the life of Ana, a Spanish journalist, has reached its climax. On a trip to the Amazon that begins as an investigation into deforestation and illegal gold, he meets Don Abel, a man initiated into an ancient sacred science. Ana will find herself immersed in a ritual that will change her life.[3]

Cast

Production

The film was produced through a crowdfounding campaign.[4] Principal photography began in 2019 with plans to continue filming through 2020, but was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] Finally, recordings resumed in 2021 in Mexico, Barcelona, Cusco and the Amazon rainforest.[6]

Release

It premiered on September 21, 2023, on the Ayahuasca Ayllu platform under rental.[7]

References

  1. ^ López, Adolfo. "Damián Alcázar y Daniel Giménez Cacho formarán parte de Cuatro altares". El Sol de México (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-11.
  2. ^ Zavala, Sebastián (2017-06-18). "Anuncio de la película 4 Altares". Fotografía Calato (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-11.
  3. ^ "Madre de Dios: película 4 altares se estrenará este 2022". La Republica (in Spanish). 2022-01-02. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
  4. ^ "Alonso del Río busca fondos para "4 altares", la película". Diario Imagen On Line. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
  5. ^ "Los Cuatro Altares". Infolocal.
  6. ^ Benito, Natalia (2024-01-12). "Silke vuelve al cine con el largometraje 'Los cuatro altares'". La Verdad (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-11.
  7. ^ "Estrenaron la película "Los Cuatro Altares" realizada a través de Crowdfunding". Canal26 (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-11.