La decisión de Amelia (lit. 'Amelia's decision') is a 2022 Peruvian drama film written and directed by Francisco José Lombardi.[1] It stars Mayella Lloclla and Gustavo Bueno[2] accompanied by Paul Vega, Stephany Orúe and Haydeé Cáceres.[3] It is about a humble young nurse and a bitter and authoritarian rich old man whose lives will change when they meet.[4]
| La decisión de Amelia | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Francisco José Lombardi |
| Written by | Francisco José Lombardi |
| Produced by | Gustavo Sánchez |
| Starring | Mayella Lloclla Gustavo Bueno |
| Cinematography | Pili Flores Guerra |
| Edited by | Eric Williams |
Production company | La Soga Producciones |
Release dates |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | Peru |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis
editAmelia is a young nurse who can't find work; Cecilia, her best friend, proposes that she work taking care of an elderly, racist, classist and impatient millionaire named Víctor. However, the old man's temperament and life will change over time. For her part, Amelia will have to make a difficult decision regarding her new patient.[5]
Cast
edit- Mayella Lloclla as Amelia
- Gustavo Bueno as Víctor
- Stephany Orúe as Cecilia
- Martin Martinez as Ricardo
- Haydeé Cáceres as Housekeeper
- Paul Vega
Production
editPrincipal photography began on December 3, 2018, in Peru.[6]
Release
editLa decisión de Amelia had its world premiere on August 6, 2022, at the 26th Lima Film Festival.[7] It was commercially released on August 31, 2023, in Peruvian theaters.[8]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14th APRECI Awards | Best Actress | Mayella Lloclla | Nominated | [9][10] |
| Best Supporting Actress | Stephany Orúe | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | 19th Luces Awards | Best Film | La decisión de Amelia | Nominated | [11][12] |
| Best Actress | Mayella Lloclla | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Francisco Lombardi estrenará nueva película "La decisión de Amelia" el 31 de agosto". El Comercio (in Spanish). 2023-08-25. ISSN 1605-3052. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ "La decisión de Amelia: Mayella Lloclla y Gustavo Bueno protagonizan última película de Francisco Lombardi". Exitosa Noticias (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ García, Brenda (2023-08-29). "Mayella Lloclla, protagonista de 'La decisión de Amelia': Es un privilegio trabajar con Francisco Lombardi". RPP Noticias (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ García, Brenda (2023-08-26). "'La decisión de Amelia' refleja la sociedad peruana, así como la diferencia social y cultural; destacó Francisco Lombardi". RPP Noticias (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ "La decisión de Amelia – 26 Festival de Cine de Lima". Sebastian Zavala (in Spanish). 2022-08-24. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ Lloclla, Mayella. "Hoy inicié el Rodaje de la película "Amelia" escrita y dirigida por Francisco Lombardi". Facebook. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ "La decisión de Amelia". Festival de Cine de Lima.
- ^ Alvarez, Renzo (2023-08-04). "'La decisión de Amelia': Francisco Lombardi presenta su último trabajo con Mayella Lloclla y Gustavo Bueno". RPP Noticias (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ "Películas en quechua y aimara lideran nominaciones a los Premios APRECI al cine peruano de 2022". Asociación Peruana de Prensa Cinematográfica (in Spanish). 2023-04-10. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ "Willaq Pirqa, el cine de mi pueblo arrasa en Premios APRECI al cine peruano 2022". Asociación Peruana de Prensa Cinematográfica (in Spanish). 2023-05-04. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ Rivadeneyra, Alfonso (2024-02-05). "Premios Luces 2023: la lista de nominados al galardón del arte, entretenimiento y cultura peruana". El Comercio (in Spanish). ISSN 1605-3052. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ 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.