Una comedia macabra (lit.'A macabre comedy') is a 2017 Peruvian comedy horror film written and directed by Sandro Ventura.[1] It stars Emilia Drago and Natalia Salas.[2] The film is based on the micro-theater play of the same name, presented as part of the "Sinister Tales" proposal.[3] It premiered on 21 September 2017 in Peruvian theaters.[4]

Una comedia macabra
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySandro Ventura
Written bySandro Ventura
Produced byAdolfo Aguilar
Tito Aguilar
Ani Alva Helfer
Israel Carmen
Fiorella Rodriguez
Macarena Ventura
Sandro Ventura
StarringEmilia Drago
Natalia Salas
CinematographyHugo Shinki
Edited bySandro Ventura
Production
company
Big Bang Films
Distributed byCinecolor Films
Release date
  • 21 September 2017 (2017-09-21)
Running time
91 minutes
CountryPeru
LanguageSpanish

Synopsis

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Ángela, a very religious and good-hearted young woman, who, faced with her boyfriend's infidelity (and to the surprise of her catechism group), is filled with fury and an uncontrollable desire for revenge. With the reluctant help of her friend Jenny, Angela will embark on the crazy and no less rugged path to celebrate a voodoo ceremony preceded by the eccentric Madame Karina.[5]

Cast

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The actors participating in this film are:[6]

Production

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Filming began on 19 February 2017.[7]

Reception

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Una comedia macabra in an average of three weeks brought 50,000 viewers to the cinema.[8]

References

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  1. ^ gestorradio (8 September 2017). "Cineasta Sandro Ventura conversa con Arte Radio sobre 'Una comedia macabra'". ::: RDN (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 December 2022.
  2. ^ GrupoRPP (20 July 2017). "Adal Ramones protagoniza el tráiler de 'Una comedia macabra'". RPP (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 December 2022.
  3. ^ PERÚ, Empresa Peruana de Servicios Editoriales S. A. EDITORA. "Tráiler: mira aquí la cinta peruana "Una comedia macabra"". andina.pe (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 December 2022.
  4. ^ PERÚ, NOTICIAS EL COMERCIO (21 September 2017). "'¡Madre!', 'Una comedia macabra' y más estrenos semanales de cine en Perú | LUCES". El Comercio Perú (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 December 2022.
  5. ^ ""Una comedia Macabra" presenta primeras imágenes del film". LIMA VAGA. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
  6. ^ "Reparto de Una Comedia Macabra (película 2017). Dirigida por Sandro Ventura". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 22 December 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
  7. ^ Antofagasta, Ernesto Zelaya (17 February 2017). "Una Comedia Macabra inicia rodaje". Fotografía Calato (in European Spanish). Retrieved 22 December 2022.
  8. ^ "LatAm cinema » Comedias, óperas primas y la animación "Condorito" destacan en los estrenos peruanos". Retrieved 22 December 2022.
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