The Knife of Don Juan or The Blade of Don Juan (Spanish: La navaja de Don Juan) is a 2013 Peruvian-American comedy-drama film written, directed and co-produced by Tom Sanchez in his directorial debut.[1] Starring JC Montoya and Rodrigo Viaggio.[2]
| The Knife of Don Juan | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Tom Sanchez |
| Written by | Tom Sanchez |
| Produced by | Julie Sifuentes Etheridge Tom Sanchez Conan Simmons Benjamin Wilkins |
| Starring | JC Montoya Rodrigo Viaggio |
| Cinematography | Nicola Marsh |
| Edited by | Manuel Reveles |
| Music by | Chanda Dancy |
Production company | 1405 Comunicaciones |
| Distributed by | Star Films |
Release dates | November 2013 (Texas) September 24, 2015 (Peru) |
Running time | 110 minutes |
| Countries | Peru United States |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis edit
The relationship of two brothers will be defined by a game of forces and a party where the youngest of them hopes to lose his virginity. But as events unfold, the boys must overcome rivalries that, after a fight, suddenly send things spiraling out of control.[3]
Cast edit
The actors participating in this film are:[4]
- JC Montoya as Walter Alfaro
- Rodrigo Viaggio as Mario Alfaro
- Irma Maury as Grandma
- Antonio Arrué as Uncle umberto
- Viviana Andrade as Jenni Alfaro
- Jorge Gutiérrez as Crazy Face
- Nataniel Sánchez as Ana
- Fernando Petong as Juan Carlos Alfaro
- Jimena Venturo as Vanesa
- Deyssi Pelaez as Carmen Rosa
- Sebastian Rubio as Guillermo
- Jaime Calle as Upset Player
Production edit
Financing edit
In 2012, it won the Post-Production Feature Film Project Contest where he received S/.210,000 to complete the post-production stage.[5]
Filming edit
The film was recorded in different locations in Lima such as Rímac and Quinta Heeren in Barrios Altos.[6]
Release edit
The film initially premiered in November 2013 at the Austin, Texas Film Festival.[7][8] The film was commercially released on September 24, 2015, in Peruvian theaters.[9]
Reception edit
The film managed to attract 4,224 viewers throughout its run in theaters.[10]
References edit
- ^ Esponda, Jorge (2009-11-26). ""La navaja de Don Juan", ópera prima de Tom Sanchez". Cinencuentro (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ^ "'La navaja de Don Juan': La película protagonizada por JC Montoya y Rodrigo Viaggio llega al Perú el 24 de setiembre". lamula.pe (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ^ Matienzo, Renzo (2015-05-16). ""La navaja de Don Juan", película peruana de Tom Sanchez se estrenará en setiembre". Cinencuentro (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ^ "Reparto Completo de La navaja de Don Juan (Cine.com)". cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ^ cinencuentro (2012-06-12). "Ganadores del Concurso de Postproducción 2012 – MinCul Perú". Cinencuentro (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ^ Zavala, Sebastián (2015-05-17). "Se estrena La Navaja de Don Juan". Fotografía Calato (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ^ GrupoRPP (2013-11-08). "Filme peruano 'La navaja de don Juan' en Festival de Austin, Texas". RPP (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ^ André Alvarado. "Película peruana "La Navaja de Don Juan" participó en Festival de Austin". Agéndame (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ^ Contreras, Laslo Rojas (2015-08-24). "Estas son las películas peruanas que se estrenarán en la segunda mitad del 2015". Cinencuentro (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ^ "Todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la taquilla del cine peruano en el 2015". Útero.Pe. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
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