Carnaval is a 2024 Peruvian documentary film written and directed by Gabriel Tejada and María José Osorio.[1][2] It reviews the history of the Cajamarca festival from its origins to the present day and whose gastronomy, music and characters unite an entire town.[3] It premiered on February 1, 2024, in Cajamarca theaters.[4]
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| Directed by | Gabriel Tejada María José Osorio |
| Written by | Gabriel Tejada María José Osorio |
| Cinematography | Luis Enrique Tirado |
Production company | Asociación Cultural Indio Pishgo |
Release date |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | Peru |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis edit
Before Lent is Carnival, the time when everyone can do whatever they want. This documentary narrated by a generation of carnival-goers along with archival material from 50 years ago, portrays the party full of music, food, drink and color that currently unites an entire town; people who later repent of their sins.
Production edit
Financing edit
The film received a financial incentive of S/312,000 soles after winning the 2022 National Documentary Project Competition of the Directorate of Audiovisuals, Phonography and New Media of the Ministry of Culture to begin filming.[5]
Filming edit
Principal photography began on February 10, 2022,[6] and wrapped in early March of the same year in Cajamarca, Peru.[7][8]
References edit
- ^ Mayta, Marisol (2023-12-19). "Carnaval de Cajamarca llega al cine: Documental sobre fiesta se estrenará en febrero 2024". La Noticia (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ "Cajamarca: se estrena documental de los carnavales". SolTV Peru (in Spanish). 2024-02-02. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ "Carnaval de Cajamarca llega al cine: documental sobre fiesta se estrenará en febrero 2024". La Razón (in Spanish). 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ "Carnaval de Cajamarca llega al cine: documental sobre fiesta se estrenará en febrero 2024". Andina (in Spanish). 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ "Crece expectativa por estreno del documental sobre el Carnaval de Cajamarca". Andina (in Spanish). 2024-01-30. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ "Se inició rodaje de Carnaval, la historia de la fiesta más importante de Cajamarca". Ministerio de Cultura del Perú (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ "Película Documental del Carnaval terminó rodaje". El Mercurio (in Spanish). 2023-03-09. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ "Gobierno Regional de Cajamarca promueve película documental Carnaval". Gobierno Regional Cajamarca (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-02.