Pirú: A Golden Journey
| Pirú: A Golden Journey | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Bismarck Rojas |
| Written by | Bismarck Rojas Sara Rojas |
| Produced by | Sara Rojas |
| Starring | Emmanuel Soriano Andrés Salas |
| Cinematography | Jorge Cerna |
| Edited by | Bismarck Rojas |
| Music by | Nelson Bravo |
Production company | Veintiuno Films |
Release date | October 5, 2023 |
Running time | 116 minutes |
| Country | Peru |
| Language | Spanish |
Pirú: A Golden Journey (Spanish: Pirú: Un viaje de oro) is a 2023 Peruvian comedy-drama film directed and edited by Bismarck Rojas (in his directorial debut)[1] who co-wrote with Sara Rojas.[2] It stars Emmanuel Soriano and Andrés Salas accompanied by the debutants Mateo Castrejón and María Teresa Tello.[3] It premiered on October 5, 2023, in Peruvian theaters.[4]
Synopsis[edit]
Alí travels with his best friend José María to the mountains of Peru for work. Near their destination, their car loses control and crashes in the countryside of Hermelinda, a renegade old woman who lives in the town of Quri Suncu. This chance meeting between the young people and the local people begins a relationship that, although it begins with some rejection, becomes friendship. The real conflict comes when Alí and José María discover that the job they have gone to do consists of moving their new friends from their homes to start a new mining project.[5][6]
Cast[edit]
- Emmanuel Soriano as Alí
- Andrés Salas as José María
- Mateo Castrejón as Pirú
- María Teresa Tello as Hermelinda
- Pedro Olórtegui[7]
- Laura Adrianzén[7]
- Eliseo Arrieta[7]
- Martín Martínez[7]
Production[edit]
Principal photography lasted 7 weeks starting on August 14, 2022,[8] and ending on September 19 of the same year in Cajamarca, Peru.[9][10]
Reception[edit]
Box-office[edit]
In its first weekend in billboard, the film reached fourth place, attracting 35,000 viewers.[11] It ended its run in theaters with 92,352 viewers,[12] becoming the eighth most viewed Peruvian film of 2023.[13]
Accolades[edit]
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10th Huánuco Film Festival | Best Fiction Feature Film Already Released | Pirú: A Golden Journey | Won | [14] |
| 2024 | Luces Awards | Best Film | Nominated | [15][16] | |
| Best Actor | Emanuel Soriano | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ "Pirú: Un viaje de oro, la película peruana sobre una amistad inesperada que supera las complejas barreras culturales". Noticias Mag (in Spanish). 2023-10-06. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ Napa, Renzo (2023-10-27). "Pirú: un viaje de oro, una comedia dramática sobre el desplazamiento por el progreso, la amistad y el hogar". RPP Noticias (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ Chunga, Walter (2023-10-05). "Querido Perú: entrevista a Andrés Salas y Emmanuel Soriano por el estreno de Pirú". Cosas (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "Pirú: mira aquí el tráiler de la película peruana que se estrena este 5 de octubre". Andina (in Spanish). 2023-09-04. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ Roncagliolo, Sandra (2023-10-10). "Pirú". Vian (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ Neyra, Sergio (2023-10-04). "'Pirú', la nueva película peruana que explora la amistad y la cultura". La Cinestación (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ a b c d "Hablan los protagonistas de la comedia peruana Pirú". Viendo Movies. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ "🎬 Iniciamos el rodaje de esta maravillosa historia". Instagram. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ A. Galván, Leslie (2023-10-24). "La historia del encantador niño cajamarquino de 7 años que protagoniza "Pirú": "Doy gracias por haberme elegido"". El Comercio (in Spanish). ISSN 1605-3052. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ "Anécdotas de rodaje". Vian (in Spanish). 2024-01-22. Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ Calderón, Maykoll. "#TaquillaPerú La nacional 🇵🇪 "Pirú" finalizó su primer fin de semana en 4to lugar con buenos 35 mil espectadores". X (Twitter).
- ^ Napa, Renzo (2023-12-31). "Cine peruano en 2023: entre éxitos, controversias y reconocimientos internacionales". RPP Noticias (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ Chumbiray, Daniela (2023-12-29). "Top 2023: estas fueron las películas peruanas más vistas en el año". Cinescape (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ Portales, Rodrigo (2023-11-22). "Ganadores del 10° Festival de Cine de Huánuco – FENACI - Cine Peruano". Cinencuentro (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-04.
- ^ 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 2024-02-04.
- ^ Fangacio, Juan Carlos (2024-04-02). "Premios Luces 2023: la lista completa de ganadores del trofeo del entretenimiento y la cultura". El Comercio (in Spanish). ISSN 1605-3052. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
