Carnaval is a 2024 Peruvian documentary film written and directed by Gabriel Tejada and María José Osorio. It reviews the history of the Cajamarca festival from its origins to the present day and whose gastronomy, music and characters unite an entire town. It premiered on February 1, 2024, in Cajamarca theaters.
Synopsis
Before Lent is Carnival, the time when everyone can do whatever they want. This documentary narrated by a generation of carnival-goers along with archival material from 50 years ago, portrays the party full of music, food, drink and color that currently unites an entire town; people who later repent of their sins.
Production
Financing
The film received a financial incentive of S/312,000 soles after winning the 2022 National Documentary Project Competition of the Directorate of Audiovisuals, Phonography and New Media of the Ministry of Culture to begin filming.
Filming
Principal photography began on February 10, 2022, and wrapped in early March of the same year in Cajamarca, Peru.
Accolades
Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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2024 | 11th Trujillo Film Festival | APRECI Jury Awards - Special Mention | Carnaval | Won |
References
- Mayta, Marisol (2023-12-19). "Carnaval de Cajamarca llega al cine: Documental sobre fiesta se estrenará en febrero 2024". La Noticia (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- "Cajamarca: se estrena documental de los carnavales". SolTV Peru (in Spanish). 2024-02-02. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- "Carnaval de Cajamarca llega al cine: documental sobre fiesta se estrenará en febrero 2024". La Razón (in Spanish). 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- "Carnaval de Cajamarca llega al cine: documental sobre fiesta se estrenará en febrero 2024". Andina (in Spanish). 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- "Crece expectativa por estreno del documental sobre el Carnaval de Cajamarca". Andina (in Spanish). 2024-01-30. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- "Se inició rodaje de Carnaval, la historia de la fiesta más importante de Cajamarca". Ministerio de Cultura del Perú (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- "Película Documental del Carnaval terminó rodaje". El Mercurio (in Spanish). 2023-03-09. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- "Gobierno Regional de Cajamarca promueve película documental Carnaval". Gobierno Regional Cajamarca (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- "Conoce a los ganadores del 11° Festival de Cine de Trujillo". Siente Trujillo. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
- "Premios del Jurado APRECI en 11° Festival de Cine de Trujillo – FECIT – Apreci". Asociación Peruana de Prensa Cinematográfica (in Spanish). 2024-10-22. Retrieved 2024-11-13.