Antonia (Spanish: Antonia en la vida, lit. 'Antonia in life') is a 2022 Peruvian drama film written and directed by Natalia Rojas Gamarra in her directorial debut.[1] It stars Antonia Moreno and Paulina Bazán.[2] It is about a woman who must deal with the pressure of being a mother due to her age, although she has other desires.[3]
| Antonia | |
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| Directed by | Natalia Rojas Gamarra |
| Written by | Natalia Rojas Gamarra |
| Produced by | Morella Moret |
| Starring | Antonia Moreno Paulina Bazan |
| Cinematography | Carmen Rojas Gamarra |
| Edited by | Natalia Rojas Gamarra |
| Music by | Rafo Ráez |
Production company | Yuraqyana |
Release date |
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Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | Peru |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis edit
Antonia is a woman of almost 40 years old who deals with the social pressure of taking the big step: motherhood. Although her dream is to travel the world as a free traveler, she must reflect on her current situation. That is why she travels with her dog, Ayasqa, to the beach, to clear her mind and take charge of her future.[4]
Cast edit
- Antonia Moreno as Antonia
- Paulina Bazán as 17 year-old-girl
Release edit
Antonia had its world premiere on August 6, 2022, as part of the Made in Peru section at he 26th Lima Film Festival,[5] then it was screened on April 10 at the PUCP Cultural Center as part of the film cycle “Perú se Proyecto.”[6]
Reception edit
Critical reception edit
Nilton Arana Torres from Cinencuentro wrote: "Antonia functions as a fairly complete synthesis of what it means to live in a world where time seems to end soon. Although its duration is just over an hour, it is an honest and unpretentious proposal that manages to maintain interest thanks to a sober execution and a protagonist written with sufficient depth."[7]
Accolades edit
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26th Lima Film Festival | Audience Award | Antonia | Nominated | [8][9] |
| 2023 | 14th APRECI Awards | Best Actress | Antonia Moreno | Nominated | [10][11] |
| Best Supporting Actress | Paulina Bazán | Nominated |
References edit
- ^ "Película peruana "Antonia en la vida" se proyecta en el Centro Cultural PUCP". Diario Correo (in Spanish). 2023-04-18. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ "Antonia en la vida: Entrevista con Natalia y Carmen Rojas Gamarra - Cine Peruano". Cinencuentro (in Spanish). 2023-05-11. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ "Película peruana "Antonia en la vida" inicia ciclo nacional de funciones gratuitas". Peru21 (in Spanish). 2023-05-04. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ Huilcape, Sofia (2023-04-04). "Agenda cinéfila: Este 10 de abril se estrena la película peruana 'Antonia en la vida'". La Cinestación (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ "Antonia en la vida". Festival de Cine de Lima. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ "Película peruana "Antonia en la vida" se estrena en Lima". Lima Gris (in Spanish). 2023-04-09. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ Arana, Nilton (2023-04-13). "[Crítica] "Antonia en la vida" (2022), de Natalia Rojas - Cine Peruano". Cinencuentro (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ "Hecho en el Perú". festivaldelima.com (in Spanish). Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ "¡Estos son los ganadores del 26 Festival de Cine de Lima PUCP!". festivaldelima.com (in Spanish). August 12, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ "Premios Apreci: 'Willaq Pirqa', 'Mataindios', y más películas en quechua y aymara lideran nominaciones". Radio Programas del Perú (in Spanish). 10 April 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ "Willaq Pirqa, el cine de mi pueblo arrasa en Premios APRECI al cine peruano 2022 – Apreci". Asociación Peruana de Prensa Cinematográfica (in Spanish). 4 May 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
