Category Archives: Peruvian
The City and The Dogs (1985)
“The first thing you learn in the army is how to be a man, and men smoke and drink, and fuck … but the ones that don’t get caught are the smart ones.” Based on the Mario Vargas Llosa novel, … Continue reading
Filed under militarism, Peruvian
Mariposa Negra (2006)
“Sometimes it’s better not to know.” The marvelous, amazing and ultimately tragic film Mariposa Negra (Black Butterfly) follows the relationship between two young Peruvian women who are thrown together by circumstance and then swept up in brutality orchestrated by Montesinos, … Continue reading
Filed under Peruvian, Political/social films
Ojos Que No Ven (2003)
“One corrupt government is over and you want another scoundrel for president?” In 2000, secret videotapes showing the corrupt activities of Montesinos, the long-time head of Peru’s Intelligence Service were broadcast on Peru’s only independent news channel. Montesinos, who attended … Continue reading
Filed under Peruvian, Political/social films
Pantaleon y las Visitadoras (2000)
“I hope you like the jungle.” In the Peruvian comedy Pantaleon y las Visitadoras, strait-laced Captain Pantaleon Pantoja (Salvador del Solar) is given the daunting mission of setting up a ‘visitor’s centre’ in the heart of the Peruvian jungle. According … Continue reading
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Don’t Tell Anyone (1998)
“Imagine you’re aiming at baby Jesus.” In the Peruvian film, Don’t Tell Anyone Joaquin Camino (Santiago Magill) doesn’t exactly fit his father’s notions of masculinity, so his father drags the teenager off on a day trip designed to bring out … Continue reading
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Tinta Roja (2000)
“Like prostitution, journalism is learned on the streets.” The Peruvian film, Tinta Roja follows the trials and tribulations of a journalism student, Alfonso (Giovanni Ciccia), when he is assigned as an intern to a tacky tabloid called Le Clamor. While … Continue reading
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Destiny Has No Favorites (2003)
“It’s impossible to know what a woman truly hides.” In the Peruvian comedy film, Destiny Has No Favorites wealthy Ernesto (Javier Valdez) rents out the grounds of his splendid mansion to a television studio. He then announces to his wife … Continue reading
