Visions from Peru
From the Andes to the Amazon to the Pacific coast, Peru’s films capture a tapestry of histories, traditions, and contemporary lives. This collection offers a cinematic journey through the country’s stories and perspectives.
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The Visions from Peru collection includes the following titles:
A World for Julius
Un mundo para Julius
Drama, Fiction
Peru
Little by little, Julius loses his innocence as he discovers, but never understands, a home and a world full of inequalities and injustices.
About Everything There Is to Know
De todas las cosas que se han de saber
Documentary
Peru
Following the legacy of literary icon César Vallejo, the film explores the tensions between oral and written tradition, avant-garde literature, and popular culture.
Anamei
Documentary
Peru, Italy
Anamei underscores the beauty of the Amazon and the Harakbut people's Tree of Life, and the need to preserve their traditions, languages, and wisdom.
Back Then
Lo que no fue en tu año
Drama, Romance, Fiction
Peru
After five months, one ordinary afternoon, Lucía and Jorge finally have a conversation about who they are and where they come from.
Black in Latin America, Ep. 04 - Mexico & Peru: The Black Grandma in the Closet
Documentary, Series
United States
In Mexico and Peru, Professor Gates explores the almost unknown history of slavory and the worlds of culture that their descendants have created.
Contactado
Fiction, Drama
Peru, Venezuela, Brazil, Norway
An aging self-proclaimed prophet revisits his past.
Dicing with Death, Ep. 02 - Peru: Vertigo in the Andes
Peru: Vertigo in the Andes
Documentary, Series
France
Incan gods warned the population against the dangerous paths of the Andes. In spite of the risks, Peruvian drivers are travelling through this deadly mountain range on a weekly basis.
Drag Invasion
Invasión drag
Documentary
Peru
In 2017, the queens of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' hit Lima, Peru, igniting monthly sold-out parties, sparking transformation in a conservative society.
Earth Community, Ep. 03 - Peru, Eco Truly Park
Documentary, Series
Chile
Founded by the Hare Krishna community, a monastery seeks to transform an arid area into an oasis, guided by principles of permaculture.
From the Land to Your Table
¿Qué culpa tiene el tomate?
Documentary, Experimental
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Spain, Venezuela
From the Land to Your Table shows the perspectives of seven Ibero-American filmmakers as they capture the conditions and cultural diversity of popular produce markets in their individual countries.
Hatun Phaqcha, the Healing Land
Hatun Phaqcha, Tierra Santa
Documentary
Peru
Exploring Peru’s superfoods, their cultural and nutritional significance, and the threats of monoculture, climate change, and evolving dietary habits.
Isaac & Nora, Ep. 03 - Colombia and Peru
Colombia y Perú
Documentary, Series
Spain
In Bogota, the siblings explore folk and manouche jazz. They travel to Peru and explore the music and dance of Arequipa.
Magnicides, Ep. 01 -Tupac Amaru
Documentary, Series
Argentina
Tupac Amaru sought peace with Spanish authorities amid abuses against Indians, but his execution failed to end the rebellion he inspired.
Mataindios
Drama, Fiction
Peru
Villagers organize a festival to honor a patron saint, hoping for closure to unresolved trauma of multiple disappearances and years of mourning.
Moon's Heart
El corazón de la luna
Drama, Science Fiction, Fiction
Peru
An old woman trapped by memories and a demonic force cares for an ant until a "mechanical angel" arrives with a mission to save her.
NN
NN sin identidad
Drama, Fiction
Peru
A powerful, nuanced look at a country’s efforts to come to terms with a dark chapter in its history.
Neighborhood Cinemas
Cines de video
Documentary
Peru
Elder Peruvian cinema workers screen a movie in which they are the protagonists, sharing intimate tales from their past in old theaters.
Nuevo Mundo, Ep. 04 - Peru
Documentary, Series
Chile
Peruvian urban art reveals internal racism, historical conflicts, and the struggle for identity in a culturally diverse city.
Pacificum, the Return to the Ocean
Pacificum, el retorno al oceáno
Documentary
Peru
In the early 21st century, scientists explore Peru’s Pacific coast by air, land, and sea, uncovering ancient oceanic ties and discovering new species.
Pakucha
Documentary
Peru
In a Peruvian Andean community, a family celebrates rituals evoking alpaca spirits. Immersed in Andean mysticism, they embrace new beginnings.
Steel Life
Vida ferrea
Documentary
Peru, Spain
A train trek from Andes to Pacific, Steel Life exposes the sociopolitical complexities of Peru, rich in resources but poor in health and education.
The Awakening of the Youngsters
El despertar de los jóvenes
Documentary
Peru, Spain
May 16, 2011: Democracy's romantic essence echoed in the streets of Spain. Past generations urge youth to embrace activism in times of crisis.
The Empty Classroom
El aula vacía
Documentary, Fiction
Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, El Salvador
Creative director Gael García Bernal explores the underlying reasons behind the school dropout crisis in Latin America, from poverty to societal traditions.
The Inheritance of Flora
La herencia de Flora
Drama, Fiction
Peru
A fascinating figure, Franco-Peruvian Flora Tristán's life and writings remain a testament to her bold vision of a fairer, more inclusive society.
The Pink House
La Casa Rossada
Drama, Fiction
Peru
In 1980s Peru, during a brutal civil war, siblings bravely search for their father, wrongfully accused of terrorism after the killing of his wife.