Peruvian films that won the Berlin International Film Festival received state funding

Two Peruvian films won at the last edition of the festival Berlin International Film Festival. I took Queens Grand Prize of the Generation Jury SectionWhile the film Rise, directed by Franco Garcia, received a special mention in the same category.

according to Directorate of Audiovisual, Phonography and New Media (Dafo), from the Ministry of Culture (Mincol), Reinas received economic stimulants in the amount of 710 thousand SP, in 2022, through the company Maretazo Cine. Reyes, on the other hand, received 520 thousand cents, via Desfase Films.

As the congresswoman mentioned Avanza Paes, Adriana Tudela, She introduced a bill in 2023 to repeal the current cinema law, which, according to experts, could impact community, women's, indigenous and regional cinema.

“I signed the project. (…) I don't see a single film that hasn't won anything at all. These films are so bad, no one goes to see them in the cinema. Finally, he gives him the same ring as always. Alejandro CafieroHis colleague when asked about the proposal.

Over 15 years ago, Peru had another great entry in this competition, when Scared titalso Milk of sadness In English, he won the Golden Bear in the main competition. This award allowed this film by Claudia Llosa to be entered in the film category Best foreign film In the Oscars 2009. Unfortunately, the predictions were correct for Argentina The secret is in their eyes He emerged as a winner.

Rinas are made from a International cooperation Between companies from Switzerland, Peru and Spain. This film, directed by Claudia Reineke, is set in Lima in 1922.

The story revolves around two sisters who are about to leave the country forever. To do this, they need the permission of their absent father, who, upon learning of the trip, will seek to regain his daughters' affection.

On the other hand, Rise is directed by Kuzco Franco Garcia Becerra, tells the life of an alpaca herder boy. The minor will eagerly test the potential placement of the Peruvian soccer team for next year's World Cup, although he will also discover that his community suffers from social and environmental problems.

Legislative proposal for Adriana Tudela To modify Film law In Peru, this caused widespread rejection among professionals in this sector and various unions. the Parliamentarian for Avanza Pais He tried to defend his project via video, but the criticism did not stop.

Sector specialists highlighted the international value of various national cinema productions, some of which gained global recognition.

Film critic and educator National University of San Marcos (UNMSM), Monica Delgado is highlighted Infoabi Peru, International award-winning Peruvian films such as Wiñaypacha, Canción sin nombre and La teta Scareda. In addition, he noted that Retablo was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Latin American Film.

In this sense, he said that the current legislation has allowed Peruvian cinema to achieve exposure outside the country. Delgado also stated that the legislative proposal would negatively impact several aspects of the national industry.

Art historian and film critic, María Alejandra Bernedo, reported toThe importance of financial incentives for cultural and creative promotion in Peru.

According to his statements to this outlet, eliminating financial support would severely restrict artistic expression among poor populations and limit the diversity of the national artistic panorama. He also emphasized that the invitation “Tudela Law” This could undermine the promotion of not only cinema, but also other cultural and creative industries.