Category Archives: Peru

Scenes from “El Guachimán” [2011 Peru]

Pin it!It is not often that we get to review films like this, but since Gastón Vizcarra’s low-brow comedy “El Guachimán” [The Watchman] isn’t particularly making waves anywhere else, it is perhaps reason enough to find out why.
Alejandrino Falopio (Guillermo … Continue reading

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Gianella Neyra in “Polvo Enamorado” [2003 Peru]

Pin it!“Polvo Enamorado” appears to have been Peruvian director Luis Barrios’ only feature film. Since I haven’t seen any of his TV dramas, this film is my only point of comparison.
Storyline:
Natalia who had wanted to live in the convent is … Continue reading

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Elsa Pataky and others in “Máncora” BR720 [2008 Peru, Spain]

Pin it!This is a rare re-review in this blog. Having recently re-watched Ricardo de Montreuil’s Peruvian drama, “Máncora”, I realise my earlier assessment was perhaps a bit harsh. And it is only fair that I give it a more balanced … Continue reading

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A Tribute to Nudity in Latin American Cinema

Pin it!Another lighthearted tribute of sorts to some of the Spanish language films made in Latin America (excluding Brazil, naturally). With Latin America, it’s practically impossible to cover all my favourite films in just a single clip – there’s simply … Continue reading

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