The Monroy Affaire (Spanish: El caso Monroy) is a 2022 Peruvian-Argentine black tragicomedy[1] film written and directed by Josué Méndez.[2] Starring Damián Alcázar[3] accompanied by Wendy Vásquez, Liliana Trujillo, Sylvia Majo, Olivia Manrufo, Lía Camilo, Maryloli Pérez, María Zubiri and Grapa Paola.[4] It is based on the book Día de visita by Marco Avilés.[5][6]
| The Monroy Affaire | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Josué Méndez |
| Screenplay by | Josué Méndez |
| Based on | Día de visita by Marco Avilés |
| Starring | Damián Alcázar |
| Cinematography | Rodrigo Pulpeiro |
| Edited by | Eliane Katz Roberto Benavides Jonás Hass |
| Music by | Sami Buccella |
Production companies | Chullachaki Producciones Tondero Producciones Gema Films |
Release dates | October 6, 2022 (television) October 5, 2023 (Peru) |
Running time | 95 minutes |
| Countries | Peru Argentina |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis edit
Ronnie Monroy has been an anonymous public employee his entire life. About to turn 65 and retire, she visits the women's prison, where she finds a new purpose. Help inmates regain their freedom and get back to their lives. But what you think is motivated by generosity and affection is actually driven by a perverse need to wield power. Ronnie becomes another abuser within the corrupt Peruvian judicial system.[7]
Cast edit
- Damián Alcázar as Ronnie Monroy
- Wendy Vásquez
- Liliana Trujillo
- Sylvia Majo
- Olivia Manrufo
- Lía Camilo
- Maryloli Pérez
- María Zubiri
- Grapa Paola
Release edit
The Monroy Affaire premiered on October 6, 2022, on the CINE.AR television signal,[8] then was screened on March 16, 2023, at the 26th Malaga Film Festival,[9] on August 17, 2023, at the 27th Lima Film Festival[10] and on November 23, 2023, at the 2nd Latin Film Festival.[11] It was commercially released on October 5, 2023, in Peruvian theaters.[12]
Reception edit
Box-office edit
In its first week on the billboard, it debuted in thirteenth place, attracting 13,500 viewers.[13] After 7 weeks on the billboard, it caught a total of 20,342 viewers.[14]
Accolades edit
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15th APRECI Awards | Best Peruvian Feature Film | The Monroy Affaire | Nominated | |
| Best Director | Josué Méndez | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor | Damián Alcázar | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Liliana Trujillo | Nominated | |||
| Wendy Vásquez | Nominated | ||||
| Best Screenplay | Josué Méndez | Nominated | |||
| Luces Awards | Best Film | The Monroy Affaire | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor | Damián Alcázar | Nominated | |||
| 11th Platino Awards | Best Actor | Nominated |
References edit
- ^ "Estrenan El Caso Monroy". Lima en escena (in Spanish). 2023-09-21. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "El caso Monroy, película peruana dirigida por Josué Méndez, se estrena este 5 de octubre en cines de Lima y provincias". Voces Perú (in Spanish). 2023-09-02. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "Damián Alcázar protagoniza 'El caso Monroy' una crítica al sistema de Justicia de Perú". Crónica (in Spanish). 2023-10-05. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "Damián Alcázar y su nuevo film peruano, El caso Monroy". Viendo Movies. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "El caso Monroy". Blogs Gestion. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "Entrevista al director de cine peruano, Josué Méndez". La República (in Spanish). 2022-02-09. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "El caso Monroy". Programa Ibermedia (in European Spanish). 2024-02-02. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "Estrenos y novedades en las pantallas del INCAA". Argentina.gob.ar (in Spanish). 2022-10-06. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "Festival de Málaga anunció el estreno de "El caso Monroy", película de Josué Méndez". Mano Alzada (in Spanish). 2023-02-28. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "Proyección sorpresa: El caso Monroy". 27 Festival de Cine de Lima. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "El Caso Monroy". Latin Film Fest. 2024-02-03. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "El Caso Monroy y Pirú llegan a los cines desde este jueves 5 de octubre". TVPerú (in Spanish). 2023-10-05. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ Calderón, Maykoll. "#TaquillaPerú La nacional "El caso Monroy" finalizó el fin de semana en el puesto 13 con 5 mil espectadores". X (Twitter).
- ^ "Pasamos los 20 mil, y el fin de semana más gente fue a ver #ElCasoMonroy". Instagram. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "Películas regionales y en lenguas originarias lideran nominaciones a los Premios APRECI al cine peruano de 2023". Asociación Peruana de Prensa Cinematográfica (in Spanish). 2024-02-06. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ Rivadeneyra, Alfonso (2024-02-02). "Premios Luces 2023: la lista de nominados al galardón del arte, entretenimiento y cultura peruana". El Comercio (in Spanish). ISSN 1605-3052. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "Premios Platino 2024 | Palmarés completo: el triunfo de 'La sociedad de la nieve' y todos los ganadores de la noche". Cinemanía. 21 April 2024 – via 20minutos.es.
