The Banquet (Spanish: El banquete) is a 2024 Peruvian folk horror film directed by Michs Carbajal (in his directorial debut) and written by Diego Correa and Tony Gonzales,[1] starring Sandro Calderón, Natalia Montoya and Victor Acurio.
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| Directed by | Michs Carbajal |
| Written by | Diego Correa Tony Gonzales |
| Produced by | Arturo Lecca Ricra Cristopher Salcedo Palomino |
| Starring | Sandro Calderòn Natalia Montoya Víctor Acurio |
| Cinematography | Daniel Sotelo Diego Torres Ramos |
| Edited by | Rodrigo Chahuares |
Production company | Toulouse Lautlec |
Release date |
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Running time | 78 minutes |
| Country | Peru |
| Language | Spanish |
| Budget | $20,000 |
Synopsis
editUqbar is the leader of a small family condemned to suffering. He has decided to change the situation through a deal with Zhenazay to find a way to end the agony, no matter what sacrifice he must make.[2]
Cast
edit- Sandro Calderón as Uqbar
- Natalia Montoya as Eloisa
- Victor Acurio as Vladimir
Production
editPrincipal photography began on September 11, 2023, in Peru.[3]
Release
editThe film had its premiere on October 15, 2024, at the 5th Lima Alterna International Film Festival.[4]
Reception
editCritical reception
editMarcelo Paredes from Cinencuentro points out that although the tense atmosphere is constructed in a good way, the film seeks to cover many topics without delving into any of them, causing the terrifying tone to be considerably diluted. Likewise, he points out that the elements of popular horror are not adequately highlighted beyond the characters presented.[5]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5th Lima Alterna International Film Festival | Peruvian Competition - Best Film | The Banquet | Nominated | [6] |
References
edit- ^ "Los aportes de la semana (13 de octubre, 2024)". Asociación Peruana de Prensa Cinematográfica (in Spanish). 2024-10-14. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
- ^ "El banquete". Entrada Libre. 2024-11-13. Archived from the original on 2024-11-13. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
- ^ "Este segundo día fue más tranquilo y más fácil de grabar". Instagram. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
- ^ "5.º Festival Lima Alterna en la sala Armando Robles Godoy". Dirección del Audiovisual, la Fonografía y los Nuevos Medios (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-13.
- ^ Paredes, Marcelo (2024-10-10). "Festival Lima Alterna: "El banquete" (2024), el terror elevado llega al Perú - Críticas". Cinencuentro (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-13.
- ^ "Presentamos las películas de largometraje que conforman nuestra Competencia Peruana". Instagram. Retrieved 2024-11-01.