Pataclaun is a Peruvian sitcom, produced by the cultural association by the same name. Originally broadcast from 1997 until 1999 on Frecuencia Latina, the series quickly won over audiences with its irreverent black humour and its ability to mock Peruvian society.[1] It stars Wendy Ramos, Carlos Alcántara, Monserrat Brugué, Carlos Carlín, Johanna San Miguel and Gonzalo Torres. Ramos, alongside July Naters, is also the scriptwriter of the show.[2][3][4]
| Pataclaun | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sitcom |
| Directed by | July Naters |
| Country of origin | Peru |
| Original language | Spanish |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 91 |
| Original release | |
| Network | Frecuencia Latina |
| Release | 1997 – 1999 |
The series is characterized by an abundant use of idioms and slang expressions, while offering a biting critique to Peru's social and political problems. The actors, strong of their experience in theater, contribute significantly to the series originality through improvisation.[5][6][7][8] The pilot episode, named ‘Wendy is Pregnant’ was later included as the first episode of the first season.
The series consists of two seasons, originally broadcast every Sunday at 7 pm. In the years following the series finale, there has been some controversy due to the missing payment of royalties to the actors despite the show's countless reruns on Latina and Panamericana Television channels. In 2023, the organization Inter Artis filed a formal complaint on this issue.[9][10]
Pataclaun has transcended Peruvian borders and was broadcast in other hispanophone countries such as Ecuador and Colombia, where it met with considerable success.
Plot
editWendy Janeth and Machín Alberto, a recently married couple, buy a small house on top of a hill, only to discover that three tenants already reside inside. Queca becomes Wendy's best friend and advisor. Tony, the show's ‘antagonist’, takes advantage of opportune moments to woo Wendy. Gonzalete, better known as ‘El curita’, attempts to impose morals and good manners, though he harbors a perverted side. Monchi, Wendy and Machín's daughter, is very attached to Gonzalete and is obsessed with money.
Reception
editPataclaun was praised for the actors' performances and its ability to combine comedy with social satire. The programme has received critical acclaim on film and TV series portals; Filmaffinity reports a rating of 7.4/10.[11] It was considered by University of Lima's Anexo magazine as the most important national production in the history of Peruvian television.[12]
Offshoots
editIn 2003, former cast members launched a new series, Carita de atún, attempting to replicate the success of Pataclaun. However, despite being made in the same format and on the same channel, the show failed to achieve the high ratings of the original series.
Most of Pataclaun cast reunited in the film Asu Mare (2013), a Carlos Alcántara's autofiction that was a great success in Peru.[13][14] Wendy Ramos, Carlos Carlín and Johanna San Miguel also participate in the films At 40s and in Asu Mare 2 and 3.
References
edit- ^ "20 claves de "Patacláun" a 20 años de su estreno en TV" (in Spanish). 2017-11-30.
- ^ "PATACLAUN On-Line".
- ^ "Wendy Ramos recuerda a Pataclaun a 25 años de su estreno en la televisión peruana" (in European Spanish). December 2022.
- ^ "Archivo - Secretos de TV: "Pataclaun" acabó por desconfianza hasta en temas económicos". ElComercio.pe.
- ^ Vich, Cynthia; Barrow, Sarah (2020-12-17). Peruvian Cinema of the Twenty-First Century: Dynamic and Unstable Grounds. Springer Nature. p. 54. ISBN 978-3-030-52512-5. OCLC 1232509963.
- ^ Bravo Heredia, Aurora Maritza (2018). Imaginario, televisión y poder en el Perú durante el gobierno de Fujimori, estudio transdisciplinario sobre sus consecuencias sociales y culturales. pp. 163, 165, 171, 177. ISBN 978-612-00-3208-4.
- ^ "Pataclaún: El día que trolearon a Fujimori, Laura Bozzo y Montesinos" (in Spanish). 26 May 2015.
- ^ Cassano, Giuliana; Vásquez F., Guillermo; Dancuart, Thalía. (2021). Señal abierta: una mirada a la televisión peruana del siglo XXI. Fondo editorial de la PUCP. ISBN 978-612-317-709-6. OCLC 1295440006.
- ^ "Latina Televisión responde a actores de Pataclaun y asegura que sí paga regalías" (in European Spanish). 2 April 2023.
- ^ "Inter Artis Perú responde a Latina y desmiente el pago de regalías a actores de 'Pataclaun'" (in European Spanish). 5 April 2023.
- ^ ""Al fondo hay sitio" superada por "Pataclaún" ante la crítica: ¿cómo les fue a los 3 fantasmas?" (in Spanish). 14 July 2022.
- ^ "De cabeza en la pantalla". Anexo (23). Universidad de Lima. 19 April 2015.
- ^ PERU.COM, NOTICIAS (2013-02-14). "Asu Mare: Elenco de "Pataclaun" se reúne en película de Carlos Alcántara (VIDEO) | ENTRETENIMIENTO". Peru.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ Del Águila, Sonia. "Wendy Ramos: "Grabar en 'Asu Mare' ha sido una locura"". El Comercio Perú.