Quadrilateral (Spanish: Cuadrilátero, stylized as Cu4dril4tero) is a 2024 Peruvian black comedy-drama thriller film co-written, co-produced and directed by Daniel Rodríguez Risco.[1] Starring Lizet Chávez, Amil Mikati, Gonzalo Molina, Valentina Saba and Fausto Molina.[2] It is about a family of five who must fight among themselves because there is only room for four.[3]
| Quadrilateral | |
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| Directed by | Daniel Rodríguez Risco |
| Written by | Daniel Rodríguez Risco Gonzalo Rodríguez Risco |
| Produced by | Daniel Rodríguez Risco Lucía Utano |
| Starring | Lizet Chávez Amil Mikati Gonzalo Molina Valentina Saba Fausto Molina |
| Cinematography | Miguel Valencia |
| Edited by | Eric Williams |
| Music by | Camilo Sanabria |
Production company | El Colchón Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 81 minutes |
| Country | Peru |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis
editAdriana lives in perfect order with her husband and her two children, until the arrival of her third child causes a great imbalance in her. There is only room for four in his mind. The five members of the family face each other in a macabre game of chairs to occupy one of the four spaces.[4]
Cast
edit- Lizet Chávez as Adriana
- Gonzalo Molina as Alfredo
- Amil Mikati as Tomás
- Fausto Molina as Felipe
- Valentina Saba as Lucía
- Gianfranco Brero
Release
editQuadrilateral had its world premiere on March 16, 2024, at the 38th Fribourg International Film Festival,[5] then screened on September 24, 2024, at the 33rd Biarritz Film Festival,[6] on October 4, 2024, at the 57th Sitges Film Festival,[7] on October 24, 2024, at the Adelaide Film Festival,[8] and on November 12, 2024, at the 10th University of Lima Film Week.[9]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38th Fribourg International Film Festival | Special Jury Award | Quadrilateral | Won | [10] |
| Youth Jury Award COMUNDO | Won | ||||
| 33rd Biarritz Film Festival | Best Film | Nominated | [11] |
References
edit- ^ ""Cuadrilátero", película peruana de Daniel Rodríguez Risco, triunfa en el Festival de Cine de Friburgo". El Comercio (in Spanish). 2024-03-25. ISSN 1605-3052. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ Mayta, Marisol (2024-03-02). "Cine: Película "Cuadrilátero" de Daniel Rodríguez Risco compite en selección oficial del Festival de Friburgo". Diario La Noticia (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ Mairata, Sandro (2024-04-10). "Cineasta Daniel Rodríguez Risco: Mis películas no encajan en el universo del cine peruano". La República (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "Película peruana 'Cuadrilátero' en la selección oficial del Festival de Cine de Friburgo". AP Noticias Perú (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "Cuadrilátero". Festival International de Films de Fribourg. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "El programa 2024". Festival de Biarritz América Latina (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2024-09-21. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "Cuadrilátero". Sitges Film Festival (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "Quadrilateral". Adelaide Film Festival. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "Cuadrilátero". Semana de Cine Ulima.
- ^ "Lauréats - Award winners 2024". Festival International de Films de Fribourg. 2024-08-11. Archived from the original on 2024-08-11. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ Bardot, Nicolas (2024-08-30). "Les compétitions du Festival Biarritz Amérique Latine 2024 dévoilées". Le Polyester (in French). Retrieved 2024-11-19.