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América

Director
Javier Arias-Stella
Producer
Camila Zavala
Cast
Flor Santa Cruz Conchori, Harold Aucca Cruz, Amiel Cayo
Details
Runs (minutes):
16
Release Year:
2024
Country:
Peru
Language(s):
Spanish
Subtitles:
English
América (10) walks every day for more than two hours to the nearest school from her small and remote Andean village. If she is late once again, América will fail the school year. With the goal of arriving on time to school, she decides to buy a bicycle. In the attempt to gather the money she discovers a potential in her llamas that no one had considered. América embarks on an adventure that will lead her to self-discovery, empowerment, and pride in her roots.
Apr 24, 2026
New York City
This film will be shown as part of the Peru Shorts program on April 24, 2026 in New York City.

Tags
Shorts
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