2023 film festival
The 27th Lima Film Festival, organized by the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, took place from 10–18 August 2023 in Lima, Peru. The awards were announced on 18 August 2023, with "Tótem" winning the Trophy Spondylus.
Background.
On June 27, 2023, the Lima Film Festival officially announced its 27th edition under the motto "#LetsBeProtagonists" (). The festival took place from August 10 to 18, 2023, featuring both in-person and virtual screenings. Organized by the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and presented by the BBVA Foundation in Peru, the Ministry of Culture of Peru, the Gran Teatro Nacional del Perú, and in collaboration with PromPerú, the complete programming and ticket sales were available starting from July 25, 2023.
In its 27th edition, the film festival paid tribute to the careers of five distinguished personalities: Argentine filmmaker Lita Stantic, Peruvian actor Hernán Romero, Spanish film producer Esther García, French filmmaker Leos Carax, and the BBVA Foundation for its 50th anniversary. On August 8, 2023, a surprise screening for the film "The Monroy Affaire" () scheduled to take place on August 17, 2023, was announced, along with a talk featuring the film's director and artistic director of the festival, Josué Méndez, and its protagonist, the Mexican actor Damián Alcázar, on August 18, 2023.
Official Selection.
The lineup of titles selected for the official selection include:
Highlighted title indicates award winner.
Highlighted title indicates award winner.
In Competition.
Made in Peru.
Space dedicated to showcasing Peruvian films in their absolute premiere.
Highlighted title indicates award winner.
Samples.
Acclaimed.
The most highly anticipated auteur cinema on a worldwide level: Cannes, Berlin, Sundance. A list of films selected for the 'Acclaimed' lineup is as follows:
Galas.
Works starring or created by highly relevant artists. A list of films selected for the 'Galas' lineup is as follows:
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