Medias Hermanas (lit. 'Half sisters') is a 2021 Peruvian comedy film directed by Ani Alva Helfer. Produced by and starring Gianella Neyra and Magdyel Ugaz,[1] the film was released in theaters on November 18, 2021.[2] It also features the acting participation of Tiago Correa, Leonardo Torres Vilar, Nacho Di Marco, Thiago Vernal and Miguel Dávalos. It is the first Peruvian film produced, starred and directed by women.[3]
| Medias Hermanas | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Ani Alva Helfer |
| Written by | Italo Cordano |
| Produced by | Gianella Neyra Magdyel Ugaz |
| Starring | Gianella Neyra Magdyel Ugaz |
| Cinematography | Matías Durán |
| Edited by | Chino Pinto |
| Music by | Jorge Miranda |
Production company | Tondero Producciones |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Peru |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis edit
Victoria and Marita discover that they are half-sisters during their father's wake. Victoria is going through financial problems and decides to sell the beach house that her father left her because it is about to be foreclosed on. To do so, he must obtain authorization from Marita, who agrees as long as they spend the summer together.[4]
Cast edit
- Gianella Neyra as Victoria.
- Magdyel Ugaz as Marita.
- Tiago Correa as Koki.[5]
- Leonardo Torres Vilar as Roman.
- Nacho Di Marco as Gaitan.
- Miguel Dávalos as Luciano.
- Thiago Vernal as Agustín.
Production edit
Medias hermanas was recorded in the first months of 2021, complying with strict biosafety protocols to safeguard the health of all staff and thus avoid contagion by COVID-19.[6] It is one of the first film productions developed during the COVID-19 pandemic in Peru.[7] A press conference was held on November 9, 2021.[8]
Reception edit
In its first weekend of release, Medias hermanas managed to attract 19,000 spectators to the cinema.[9] To culminate it with more than 30,000 spectators,[10] becoming the best national premiere since the reopening of theaters.[11]
References edit
- ^ OJO, NOTICIAS (2021-11-02). "Magdyel Ugaz y Gianella Neyra protagonizarán la nueva comedia peruana web ojo mujer | OJO-SHOW". Ojo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-11-09.
- ^ GrupoRPP (2021-11-17). "Cartelera: Las películas que se estrenan este jueves 18 de noviembre en cines". RPP (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-11-09.
- ^ Quesada, Isabel Miró (2021-10-28). "Medias Hermanas: Una comedia protagonizada por Magdyel Ugaz y Gianella Neyra". COSAS.PE (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-11-09.
- ^ cineaparte.com. "Medias hermanas (2021) - Película peruana | Cineaparte". cineaparte.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-11-09.
- ^ QMC, Redacción (2021-02-19). ""Medias Hermanas": Actor chileno Tiago Correa participa dentro del elenco de la cinta peruana [VIDEO] - Somos QMC". QMC Oficial (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-11-09.
- ^ "Finalizan grabación de película peruana "Medias hermanas"". TVPerú (in Spanish). 2021-02-18. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
- ^ PERÚ, NOTICIAS EL COMERCIO (2021-02-24). ""Medias hermanas", la película que producen y protagonizan Magdyel Ugaz y Gianella Neyra, finalizó su rodaje NNDC | LUCES". El Comercio Perú (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-11-09.
- ^ "Así fue la conferencia de prensa de "Medias Hermanas" – Agencia de Noticias Órbita" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-11-09.
- ^ PERÚ, Empresa Peruana de Servicios Editoriales S. A. EDITORA. "Cinta "Medias Hermanas" encabezó la taquilla este fin de semana en cines nacionales". andina.pe (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-11-09.
- ^ director; director (2021-11-27). ""Medias hermanas " entre las cuatro películas mas vistas de la semana". Nteve (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-11-09.
- ^ ""MEDIAS HERMANAS" ES EL MEJOR ESTRENO NACIONAL DESDE LA REAPERTURA DE LOS CINES" (in Spanish). 2021-11-21. Retrieved 2022-11-09.
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