Yana-Wara Explained

Yana-Wara
Producer:Tito Catacora
Editing:Tito Catacora
Studio:Cine Aymara
Distributor:V&R Films
Runtime:104 minutes
Country:Peru
Language:Aymara

Yana-Wara is a 2023 Peruvian mystery drama film written and co-directed by Óscar Catacora along with Tito Catacora.[1] [2] It is the posthumous work of Óscar Catacora, following his death on November 26, 2021, while filming in El Collao Province due to appendicitis.[3] The film was selected as the Peruvian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards and for the Best Ibero-American Film at the 39th Goya Awards.[4]

Synopsis

The communal justice system accuses Don Evaristo, 80 years old, for the murder of his granddaughter Yana-Wara, 13 years old. During the hearing, everyone learns the tragic story of this young girl.

Release

Yana-Wara had its world premiere on August 13, 2023, as part of the Fiction competition at the 27th Lima Film Festival, then screened at the 9th University of Lima Film Week on 12 November 2023.[5] It will be part of the main competitive selection of the 27th Málaga Film Festival on March 6, 2024.[6] [7] Distributed by V&R Films, it was released theatrically in Peru on 4 April 2024.[8]

Accolades

YearAward / FestivalCategoryRecipientResultRef.
202327th Lima Film FestivalBest PictureYana-Wara[9]
Best Peruvian Film - First Honorable Mention
9th University of Lima Film WeekNational Feature Film Competition[10]
Enrique Pinilla Award
202415th APRECI AwardsBest Peruvian Feature Film[11]
Best DirectorÓscar Catacora & Tito Catacora
Best ActorCecilio Quispe
Best ActressLuz Diana Mamani
Best ScreenplayÓscar Catacora
27th Málaga Film FestivalBest Ibero-American FilmYana-Wara[12] [13]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Fangacio. Juan Carlos. 2023-07-26. Así se hizo y se completó "Yana-Wara", la película póstuma de Óscar Catacora, director de "Wiñaypacha". 2023-08-10. El Comercio. es.
  2. Web site: Yana-Wara. 27 Festival de Cine de Lima. 10 August 2023. es.
  3. Web site: Óscar Catacora, director de la película Wiñaypacha, falleció a los 34 años. Beltrán. Claudia. La República. 27 November 2021. 10 August 2023. es.
  4. Web site: 'Yana- Wara': la película peruana busca nominaciones en la próxima edición de los Premios Oscar y los Goya. Melani. Vargas. 2024-09-10. 2024-09-10. La República. es.
  5. Web site: Disfruta del í de la 9.ª edición de la #SemanaDelCineUlima ¡Te compartimos la agenda del !. University of Lima. 12 November 2023. 15 February 2024. es.
  6. Web site: Diecinueve películas competirán en Málaga, la "casa común" del cine en español. EFE. 14 February 2024. 14 February 2024. es.
  7. Web site: Yana-Wara. Málaga Film Festival. 14 February 2024. 14 February 2024. es.
  8. Web site: Cinta peruana "Yana-Wara" se estrenará el 4 de abril en Lima y regiones. Andina. 12 February 2024. 12 February 2024. es.
  9. Web site: ¡Estos son los ganadores del 27 Festival de Cine de Lima PUCP!. festivaldelima.com. August 18, 2023. August 18, 2023. es.
  10. Web site: Semana del Cine de la Universidad de Lima se consolidó como una vitrina de diversidad cinematográfica. University of Lima. 21 November 2023. 15 February 2024. es.
  11. Web site: 2024-02-06 . Películas regionales y en lenguas originarias lideran nominaciones a los Premios APRECI al cine peruano de 2023 . 2024-02-07 . Asociación Peruana de Prensa Cinematográfica . es.
  12. Web site: 2024-02-14 . Más de 250 películas en diez intensos días en el 27 Festival de Málaga. 2024-02-14 . Mindies. es.
  13. Web site: 2024-03-09 . Festival de Málaga 2024: Palmarés completo con todos los ganadores de la edición . 2024-03-09 . Fotogramas . es-ES.

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