Yana-Wara is a 2023 Peruvian mystery drama film written and co-directed by Óscar Catacora along with Tito Catacora.[1][2] It is the posthumous work of Óscar Catacora, following his death on November 26, 2021, while filming in El Collao Province due to appendicitis.[3] The film was selected as the Peruvian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards and for the Best Ibero-American Film at the 39th Goya Awards.[4]

Yana-Wara
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
Written byÓscar Catacora
Produced byTito Catacora
Starring
  • Luz Diana Mamami
  • Cecilio Quispe
  • Juan Choquehuanca
  • Irma D. Percca
  • José D. Calisaya
Cinematography
  • Óscar Catacora
  • Tito Catacora
  • Julio Gonzáles F.
Edited byTito Catacora
Production
company
Cine Aymara
Distributed byV&R Films
Release dates
  • 13 August 2023 (2023-08-13) (Lima)
  • 4 April 2024 (2024-04-04) (Peru)
Running time
104 minutes
CountryPeru
LanguageAymara

Synopsis

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The communal justice system accuses Don Evaristo, 80 years old, for the murder of his granddaughter Yana-Wara, 13 years old. During the hearing, everyone learns the tragic story of this young girl.[2]

Cast

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  • Luz Diana Mamani as Yana-Wara[5]
  • Cecilio Quispe as Don Evaristo[5]
  • Juan Choquehuanca[2]
  • Irma D. Percca[2]
  • José D. Calisaya [2]

Release

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Yana-Wara had its world premiere on August 13, 2023, as part of the Fiction competition at the 27th Lima Film Festival,[2] then screened at the 9th University of Lima Film Week on 12 November 2023.[6] It will be part of the main competitive selection of the 27th Málaga Film Festival on March 6, 2024.[7][8] Distributed by V&R Films, it was released theatrically in Peru on 4 April 2024.[9]

Accolades

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Year Award / Festival Category Recipient Result Ref.
2023 27th Lima Film Festival Best Picture Yana-Wara Nominated [10]
Best Peruvian Film - First Honorable Mention Won
9th University of Lima Film Week National Feature Film Competition Won [11]
Enrique Pinilla Award Won
2024 15th APRECI Awards Best Peruvian Feature Film Won [12]
Best Director Óscar Catacora & Tito Catacora Won
Best Actor Cecilio Quispe Nominated
Best Actress Luz Diana Mamani Nominated
Best Screenplay Óscar Catacora Won
27th Málaga Film Festival Best Ibero-American Film Yana-Wara Nominated [13][14]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Fangacio, Juan Carlos (26 July 2023). "Así se hizo y se completó "Yana-Wara", la película póstuma de Óscar Catacora, director de "Wiñaypacha"". El Comercio (in Spanish). Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Yana-Wara". 27 Festival de Cine de Lima (in Spanish). Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  3. ^ Beltrán, Claudia (27 November 2021). "Óscar Catacora, director de la película Wiñaypacha, falleció a los 34 años" (in Spanish). La República. Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  4. ^ Vargas, Melani (10 September 2024). "'Yana- Wara': la película peruana busca nominaciones en la próxima edición de los Premios Oscar y los Goya". La República (in Spanish). Retrieved 10 September 2024.
  5. ^ a b Esquives, Carlos (10 August 2023). "Festival de Lima: «Yana-Wara» (2023), de Tito y Óscar Catacora". Cinencuentro (in Spanish). Retrieved 10 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Disfruta del 𝗱í𝗮 𝟮 de la 9.ª edición de la #SemanaDelCineUlima 🎬 ¡Te compartimos la agenda del 𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝟭𝟮 𝗱𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗲!" (in Spanish). University of Lima. 12 November 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Diecinueve películas competirán en Málaga, la "casa común" del cine en español" (in Spanish). EFE. 14 February 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  8. ^ "Yana-Wara" (in Spanish). Málaga Film Festival. 14 February 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  9. ^ "Cinta peruana "Yana-Wara" se estrenará el 4 de abril en Lima y regiones" (in Spanish). Andina. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  10. ^ "¡Estos son los ganadores del 27 Festival de Cine de Lima PUCP!". festivaldelima.com (in Spanish). 18 August 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  11. ^ "Semana del Cine de la Universidad de Lima se consolidó como una vitrina de diversidad cinematográfica" (in Spanish). University of Lima. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  12. ^ "Películas regionales y en lenguas originarias lideran nominaciones a los Premios APRECI al cine peruano de 2023". Asociación Peruana de Prensa Cinematográfica (in Spanish). 6 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  13. ^ "Más de 250 películas en diez intensos días en el 27 Festival de Málaga". Mindies (in Spanish). 14 February 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  14. ^ "Festival de Málaga 2024: Palmarés completo con todos los ganadores de la edición". Fotogramas (in European Spanish). 9 March 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
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