Grompes, Curumi and The Papaya Girl (Spanish: Grompes, Curumí y la niña de la papaya) is a 2023 Peruvian documentary film written, edited, narrated, filmed and directed by Fernando Valdivia.[1] It follows the 1997 expedition to Purús in search of "The Papaya girl", the protagonist of the 1986 photo by photographer Lily Saldaña that became popular in newspapers, magazines and calendars.[2]
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 Promotional release poster | |
| Directed by | Fernando Valdivia |
| Written by | Fernando Valdivia |
| Produced by | Tania Medina Evan Killick |
| Narrated by | Fernando Valdivia |
| Cinematography | Fernando Valdivia |
| Edited by | Fernando Valdivia |
Production company | Teleandes Producciones |
Release date |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | Peru |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis
editAfter 25 years, ancient images that intertwine the lives of a lost indigenous girl, an old Huni Kuin healer and a Chitonahua native who abandoned the nomadic life return to the distant jungles of Purús. The past returns to confront a present in which they continue fighting to survive in the midst of isolation and marginalization, where the forest is their main ally.[3]
Cast
edit- Grompes Puricho
- Clara Belisario Nascimento
- Amrnado Puricho
- Margarita Puricho
- Segundina Puricho
- Roberto Puricho
Release
editIt had its world premiere on October 19, 2023, at the 10th Trujillo Film Festival,[4] on November 13, 2023, at the 9th University of Lima Film Week,[5] and on January 14, 2024, at the 10th Censurados Film Festival.[6]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10th Trujillo Film Festival | Best Documentary Feature Film | Grompes, Curumi and The Papaya Girl | Nominated | [7][8] |
| 9th University of Lima Film Week | Honorable Mention | Won | [9] | ||
| 2024 | 14th APRECI Awards | Best Documentary | Won | [10][11] |
References
edit- ^ Escribano, Pedro (2023-10-24). "El encuentro con 'La niña de la papaya'". La República (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ "Estreno de "Grompes, Curumí y la niña de la papaya", documental revelador sobre el pueblo Huni Kuin y los indígenas en aislamiento". Asociacion Interetnica de Desarrollo de la Selva Peruana (in Spanish). 2023-11-08. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ ""Grompes, Curumí y la niña de la papaya" en la sala Armando Robles Godoy". Dirección del Audiovisual, la Fonografía y los Nuevos Medios (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ "Conoce aquí la programación resumida de las proyecciones del #Fecit2023". Instagram. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ "Semana de Cine ULIMA 2023". Semana de Cine ULIMA.
- ^ "Grompes, Curumí y la niña de la papaya". Censurados Film Festival (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ "Fecit 2023: seis días llenos de proyecciones de cortos y películas para todos los gustos". Buena Pepa. 2023-12-06. Archived from the original on 2023-12-06. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ Prado, William (2023-10-18). "«El festival de cine de Trujillo celebra su décima edición con más de 50 películas»". Noticias Responsables (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ "Semana del Cine de la Ulima se consolida como una vitrina de diversidad cinematográfica". Universidad de Lima. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ "Películas regionales y en lenguas originarias lideran nominaciones a los Premios APRECI al cine peruano de 2023 – Apreci". Asociación Peruana de Prensa Cinematográfica (in Spanish). 2024-02-06. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
- ^ ""Yana-Wara" es la máxima ganadora de los Premios APRECI al cine peruano 2023 – Apreci". Asociación Peruana de Prensa Cinematográfica (in Spanish). 2024-02-28. Retrieved 2024-11-17.