Yuli is a 2018 Peruvian science fiction action film written and directed by Christian Carrasco in his directorial debut.[1] It stars Marisela Puicón and Julián Legaspi.[2] It premiered on October 11, 2018, in Peruvian theaters.[3]

Yuli
Film poster
Directed byChristian Carrasco
Written byChristian Carrasco
Produced byKarina Isla
StarringMarisela Puicón
Julián Legaspi
CinematographyMarco Alvarado
Edited byGustavo Draghi
Music byJoaquín Rajadel
Production
companies
IntiKC Films
Madriguera Films
Release date
  • October 11, 2018 (2018-10-11)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryPeru
LanguageSpanish

Synopsis edit

Yuli desperately observes on her bed the corpse that hours before had been her client, not knowing that under it is hidden a suitcase full of dollars that would be the salvation of her only daughter, victim of a serious illness. Hours go by and mafia hitmen already know their location and go after the loot. Sony, Yuli's unconditional friend, responds to her call, unaware of the dangers that await her... Yuli knows that only a great power can free her from death. Now it's just a matter of who will get there first.[4]

Cast edit

The actors participating in this film are:[5]

  • Marisela Puicón as Yuli
  • Julián Legaspi as Cyborg
  • Giovanna Valcárcel as Sony
  • Jorge ‘Coco’ Gutiérrez
  • Alexander Geks
  • Aaron Alejandro Silverstone
  • Alan Castillo
  • Gustavo Cerrón
  • Fernanda Pacheco
  • Daniel Ceron
  • Luis Rodríguez

Production edit

Filming took place on locations in Lima and the Villa swamps in the summer of 2017.[6] Post-production was done in Argentina and Indonesia.[7]

Reception edit

Yuli attracted 5,836 viewers throughout its run in Peruvian theaters.[8]

Future edit

Before the film's premiere, Christian Carrasco revealed that he was planning 2 sequels, with the script for both parts complete.[9]

References edit

  1. ^ PERÚ, NOTICIAS EL COMERCIO (2018-10-06). ""Yuli": la primera superheroína de la gran pantalla hecha en el Perú | FOTOS | LUCES". El Comercio (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-02-08.
  2. ^ PERÚ, NOTICIAS EL COMERCIO (2018-08-14). ""Yuli": mira el tráiler del desafiante filme peruano de acción y ciencia ficción | LUCES". El Comercio (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-02-08.
  3. ^ GrupoRPP (2018-10-05). "Julián Legaspi sobre "Yuli": "Hacer cine de ciencia ficción es complicado"". RPP (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-02-08.
  4. ^ audiovisual.pe. "Yuli (2018) | audiovisual.pe - Guía del audiovisual peruano". audiovisual.pe (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-02-08.
  5. ^ PERÚ, Empresa Peruana de Servicios Editoriales S. A. EDITORA. "Yuli es la nueva heroína peruana encarnada por Marisela Puicón". andina.pe (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-02-08.
  6. ^ "Marisela Puicón y Julián Legaspi protagonizan película Yuli". LIMA VAGA. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
  7. ^ ""Yuli", la amistad puede romper barreras en película peruana – Ernesto Jerardo" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-02-08.
  8. ^ "Taquilla Perú: 2018". Premios Óscar Latinos (in Spanish). 2018-01-01. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
  9. ^ GrupoRPP (2018-10-10). "Director de "Yuli": "Ya estamos trabajando en la segunda y tercera parte de la cinta"". RPP (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-02-08.