The Last Laugh (2023 film)

The Last Laugh
Theatrical release poster
Directed byGonzalo Ladines
Written byGonzalo Ladines
Produced byEnid Campos
Gonzalo Ladines
Gonzalo Carracedo
Karina Jury
StarringCésar Ritter
Gisela Ponce de León
CinematographyFernando Cobian
Edited byChino Pinto
Music byRuiz-Gonzalez
Production
companies
17 Producciones
Funny Games Films
Todo lo Demás
Release dates
  • August 11, 2023 (2023-08-11) (Lima)
  • January 4, 2024 (2024-01-04) (Peru)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryPeru
LanguageSpanish

The Last Laugh (Spanish: Muerto de risa, lit. 'Died laughing') is a 2023 Peruvian comedy film written, co-produced and directed by Gonzalo Ladines.[1] Starring César Ritter and Gisela Ponce de León accompanied by Gianfranco Brero, Giselle Collao, Daniel Menacho, Job Mansilla, Hernán Romero and Gabriela Velásquez.[2][3] It is about a talk show host who, after the death of his father, loses his sense of humor and seeks to get it back.[4]

Synopsis

Javi Fuentes is the host of the most famous talk show in the country, his humor is based on making fun of others. When his father dies, Javi loses his sense of humor and is replaced by a hateful influencer. To get his show back, Javi decides to hire Alfonsina, a rehabilitated alcoholic who will try to teach him to laugh at himself and not at others.[5]

Cast

  • Cesar Ritter as Javi Fuentes
  • Gisela Ponce de León as Alfonsina
  • Hernán Romero as Javier's dad
  • Esteban Recagno as Mario
  • Gabriela Velásquez as Esther
  • Giselle Collao as Vero
  • Gianfranco Brero as Gerardo
  • Daniel Menacho as Chucky-Di
  • Job Mansilla as Dulfi
  • Ricardo Combi as Tommy Chianti
  • Renato Pantigozo as Walter

Production

Financing

At the end of 2018, it won an economic stimulus of 675,000 soles awarded by the Directorate of Audiovisual, Phonography and New Media (DAFO) of the Ministry of Culture of Peru to start production of the film.[6][7] On February 22, 2022, the director of the film, Gonzalo Ladines, opened a crowdfunding campaign in Joinnus to finish producing his film.[8][9]

Filming

Principal photography began on July 1, 2022, in Peru.[10]

Release

The Last Laugh had its world premiere on August 11, 2023, in the Made in Peru section at the 27th Lima Film Festival.[11] Its commercial premiere was scheduled for November 23, 2023, in Peruvian theaters,[12] but was delayed to January 4, 2024.[13]

Accolades

Year Award / Festival Category Recipient Result Ref.
2023 27th Lima Film Festival Made in Peru - Audience Award The Last Laugh Nominated [14][15]
2024 15th APRECI Awards Best Actor César Ritter Nominated [16]
Best Supporting Actor Gianfranco Brero Nominated
Best Screenplay Gonzalo Ladines Nominated
11th Huánuco Film Festival Best Feature Film in Fiction Premiere The Last Laugh Nominated [17][18]

References

  1. ^ Machuca Castillo, Gabriela (2022-03-14). "Muerto de risa: la nueva comedia de Gonzalo Ladines que tú puedes ayudar a producir". El Comercio (in Spanish). ISSN 1605-3052. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  2. ^ "César Ritter y Gisela Ponce de León protagonizan la comedia peruana "Muerto de risa"". El Comercio (in Spanish). 2023-07-13. ISSN 1605-3052. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  3. ^ "Película "Muerto de Risa", comedia peruana protagonizada por César Ritter y Gisela Ponce de León, llegará al cine el 23 de noviembre | MISCELANEA". Correo (in Spanish). 2023-07-17. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  4. ^ Contreras, Laslo (2023-06-18). "Conoce los estrenos peruanos para la segunda mitad del 2023 - Cine Peruano". Cinencuentro (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  5. ^ "Muerto de Risa". Cinescape (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  6. ^ Contreras, Laslo Rojas (2018-10-10). "9 películas peruanas aseguran su producción gracias al Concurso DAFO 2018". Cinencuentro (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  7. ^ "Ministerio de Cultura premió con Estímulos Económicos a más de 160 iniciativas audiovisuales y cinematográficas – DAFO" (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  8. ^ "Nuevas financiaciones: "Muerto de risa" en Perú y "Calladita" en España". noticine.com. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  9. ^ "Los Cinéfilos presentan… Muerto de Risa | Joinnus". Joinnus.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  10. ^ "Día 1 de rodaje. Cafecito antes de la escena.#muertoderisa #Cine #cineperuano". Instagram. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  11. ^ ""Muerto de risa" se presentará en el 27 Festival de Cine de Lima PUCP – Ernesto Jerardo" (in Spanish). 2023-04-10. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  12. ^ "Muerto de Risa: Comedia peruana protagonizada por César Ritter y Gisela Ponce de León llega a los cines". Peru21 (in Spanish). 2023-07-17. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
  13. ^ "Muerto de Risa: ¿Cuándo se estrena la película cómica de César Ritter y Gisela Pónce de León?". El Popular (in Spanish). 2023-09-18. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
  14. ^ "Hecho en el Perú". festivaldelima.com (in Spanish). Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  15. ^ "¡Estos son los ganadores del 27 Festival de Cine de Lima PUCP!". festivaldelima.com. 2023-08-19. Archived from the original on 2023-08-19. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
  16. ^ "Películas regionales y en lenguas originarias lideran nominaciones a los Premios APRECI al cine peruano de 2023". Asociación Peruana de Prensa Cinematográfica (in Spanish). 2024-02-06. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
  17. ^ "Largometrajes Nacionales en el Festival de Cine de Huánuco - Categoría Ficción Ya Estrenado". Instagram. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
  18. ^ Portales, Rodrigo (2024-11-27). "Balance y ganadores del 11° Festival de Cine de Huánuco – FENACI - Cine Peruano". Cinencuentro (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-12-08.