| Through Rocks and Clouds | |
|---|---|
 Promotional release poster | |
| Directed by | Franco García Becerra |
| Written by | Annemarie Gunkel Alicia Quispe |
| Produced by | Diego Sarmiento
[1] Jorge Constantino [1] Annemarie Gunkel [1] Franco García [1] |
| Starring | Alberth Merma |
| Cinematography | Johan Carrasco |
| Edited by | Franco García Becerra Juan Francisco González |
| Music by | Daniel Castro |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Luxbox Films |
Release date | February 19, 2024 ( Berlinale) |
Running time | 82 minutes |
| Countries | Peru Chile |
| Languages | Quechua Spanish |
Through Rocks and Clouds ( Spanish: Raíz, lit. 'Root') is a 2024 Peruvian-Chilean [3] drama film directed by Franco García Becerra and written by Annemarie Gunkel and Alicia Quispe. It stars Quechua-speaker Alberth Merma accompanied by Nely Huayta and Richard Taipe. [4] It is about a shepherd boy who dreams of seeing his country in the 2018 FIFA World Cup while his environment is threatened by pollution from a mining company. [5]
Synopsis
Feliciano is an 8-year-old boy who is in charge of herding sheep. He is accompanied by Ronaldo, a young alpaca, and Rambo, an old dog with whom he can start conversations about football and the national team's matches to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. However, their environment is threatened by a contaminated lake because a mining company wants to take over those lands. One day Ronaldo disappears along with other alpacas, the authorities ignore the requests for help, so Feliciano will seek to find his Ronaldo while the town unites to take action against the company. [6]
Cast
- Alberth Merma as Feliciano
- Nely Huayta
- Richard Taipe
- José Merma
- Deyvis Mayo
- Rubén Huillca
- Ruperta Condori
Production
Principal photography began in October 2022 in the province of Quispicanchis in Cusco, Peru. [7]
Release
Through Rocks and Clouds had its world premiere on February 19, 2024, in the Generation Kplus section at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival. [8] International rights were acquired by Luxbox Films. [9]
Accolades
| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin International Film Festival | 25 February 2024 | Grand Prix for Best Film in Generation Kplus | Through Rocks and Clouds | Nominated | [10] |
| Generation International Jury - Special Mention | Won |
References
- ^ a b c d "2024 - Luxbox décroche le film péruvien «Through Rocks and Clouds», qui se déroule dans les magnifiques hautes Andes, avant son lancement à la Berlinale (EXCLUSIF) Les plus populaires à lire absolument Abonnez-vous aux newsletters variées Plus de nos marques". Actual News Magazine (in French). 2024-01-30. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- ^ a b c d e Cruz, Cristhian (2024-01-19). "'Raíz', película cusqueña grabada en quechua, tendrá su estreno mundial en la Berlinale 2024". La Cinestación (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- ^ "Ministerio de Cultura: Películas peruanas 'Reinas' y 'Raíz' se estrenarán en festivales internacionales de cine". Dirección del Audiovisual, la Fonografía y los Nuevos Medios (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- ^ Contreras, Laslo Rojas (2024-01-17). "Berlinale 2024: La película cuzqueña "Raíz" tendrá su estreno mundial en el Festival de Cine de Berlín - Cine Peruano". Cinencuentro (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- ^ Gomero, Richard (2024-01-17). "El cine peruano presente en el Festival de Berlín 2024: 'Raíz' y 'Reinas', dos miradas a nuestra realidad". Infobae (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- ^ "Berlinale 2024: Exclusive THROUGH ROCKS AND CLOUDS Poster Premiere, Exploring Untold Stories of Quechua Communities". ScreenAnarchy. 2024-02-07. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- ^ Quispe, Harold (2024-01-19). "Película peruana 'Raíz', que competirá en Festival de Berlín, ya tiene su primer tráiler [VIDEO]". RPP Noticias (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- ^ "Raíz | Through Rocks and Clouds | Durch Felsen und Wolken". Berlinale. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- ^ Marie de la Fuente, Anna (2024-01-30). "Luxbox Snags Peru's 'Through Rocks and Clouds,' Set in the Stunning High Andes, Ahead of Its Berlinale Bow (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- ^ Lodge, Guy (2024-02-24). "Mati Diop Doc 'Dahomey' Wins Golden Bear at Berlin; Sebastian Stan and Emily Watson Take Acting Awards". Variety. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
