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Apr 17, 2026

Miami

6:15 PM

Runa Simi

Documentary following Fernando Valencia and his young son Dylan as they work to dub Disney’s The Lion King into Quechua — transforming a personal passion into a broader act of cultural affirmation and language preservation. The film has won international festival awards for its humanistic storytelling and cultural resonance.
Runa Simi

Apr 17, 2026

Miami

9:00 PM

Bus

In the middle of rush hour traffic in Lima, a young student refuses to give up his seat to an elderly woman, sparking unexpected chaos among the passengers.
Bus

Apr 17, 2026

Miami

9:00 PM

Ramon & Ramon

A Peruvian–Spanish–Uruguayan drama about Ramón, who, after receiving his estranged father’s ashes during the pandemic lockdown, meets Mateo (a Spaniard stuck in Lima) and together they embark on an emotional journey to scatter the ashes in Huancayo — confronting grief, identity and reconciliation along the way.
Ramon & Ramon

Apr 18, 2026

Miami

5:30 PM

Runa Simi

Documentary following Fernando Valencia and his young son Dylan as they work to dub Disney’s The Lion King into Quechua — transforming a personal passion into a broader act of cultural affirmation and language preservation. The film has won international festival awards for its humanistic storytelling and cultural resonance.
Runa Simi

Apr 20, 2026

Long Island

4:10 PM

Nanito

Nanito, at 80, seeks to win back Antonia's love. Nanito's innocence and Antonia's mischief lead us on a journey that, while entertaining, makes us reflect on loneliness and love in old age.
Nanito

Apr 20, 2026

Long Island

7:15 PM

Runa Simi

Documentary following Fernando Valencia and his young son Dylan as they work to dub Disney’s The Lion King into Quechua — transforming a personal passion into a broader act of cultural affirmation and language preservation. The film has won international festival awards for its humanistic storytelling and cultural resonance.
Runa Simi

Apr 21, 2026

New York City

4:10 PM

Nanito

Nanito, at 80, seeks to win back Antonia's love. Nanito's innocence and Antonia's mischief lead us on a journey that, while entertaining, makes us reflect on loneliness and love in old age.
Nanito

Apr 21, 2026

New York City

6:10 PM

Runa Simi

Documentary following Fernando Valencia and his young son Dylan as they work to dub Disney’s The Lion King into Quechua — transforming a personal passion into a broader act of cultural affirmation and language preservation. The film has won international festival awards for its humanistic storytelling and cultural resonance.
Runa Simi

Apr 21, 2026

New York City

8:10 PM

Ramon & Ramon

A Peruvian–Spanish–Uruguayan drama about Ramón, who, after receiving his estranged father’s ashes during the pandemic lockdown, meets Mateo (a Spaniard stuck in Lima) and together they embark on an emotional journey to scatter the ashes in Huancayo — confronting grief, identity and reconciliation along the way.
Ramon & Ramon

Apr 22, 2026

New York City

4:10 PM

Flor Pucarina

Documentary about Flor Pucarina, one of the most influential voices in Andean music. Through archival footage and interviews, the film traces her legacy and impact on music and cultural identity in Peru.
Flor Pucarina

Apr 22, 2026

New York City

6:10 PM

Piru: A Golden Trip

A comedy-drama about an unexpected friendship that transcends cultural barriers, following characters as they navigate life, identity and belonging.
Piru: A Golden Trip

Apr 22, 2026

New York City

8:45 PM

The Innocents

The Innocents (Los inocentes) is a 2025 coming-of-age drama that follows Cara de Ángel, a sensitive teenager who joins a neighborhood gang and takes part in a risky robbery in his search for identity and manhood within a culture of hostile masculinity.
The Innocents

Apr 23, 2026

New York City

4:10 PM

Ashes (Uchpa)

Uchpa: La película is a 2025 Peruvian biographical documentary directed by Antonio Rodríguez Romaní. It chronicles the life of Fredy Ortiz, founder and frontman of Uchpa, a pioneering rock and blues band that performs in Quechua. The film traces Ortiz’s path from his early life, including his service as a police officer during Peru’s internal conflict, to the creation of a band that fused hard rock, blues, and Andean culture.
Ashes (Uchpa)

Apr 23, 2026

New York City

6:10 PM

1982

Drama set in the Andes in 1982; follows 12-year-old Tato whose world is upended when his father is accused of being a terrorist, forcing the family into exile and exploring the impacts of Peru’s internal conflict on childhood and identity.
1982

Apr 23, 2026

New York City

8:10 PM

My Storylof

My StoryLof follows Benjamín, a young man who believes he is living a great love story, when in reality he is repeating his own mistakes. While trying to understand Valeria, he becomes entangled with Alessia, confusing desire, guilt, and companionship with love. The film is a romantic comedy about the emotional confusion of youth and about how, if we never learn to look inward, we end up telling ourselves the story of a life we never truly knew how to live.
My Storylof

Apr 24, 2026

New York City

2:15 PM

Peru Shorts

A collection of Peruvian short films.
Peru Shorts

Apr 24, 2026

New York City

2:15 PM

Transform You

In Lima´s historic downtown, a documentary filmmaker faces his inside demons, who judge his fears, his prejudices and his romantic multicolored vision.
Transform You

Apr 24, 2026

New York City

2:15 PM

Angel

Ángel Maldonado, a 78-year-old evangelical pastor, travels through the remote village of Simpe in Apurímac, preaching his faith despite the community's indifference. Together with his wife, he balances daily life with his spiritual mission, carrying his message across mountains, through generations, and through daily work, seeking to rekindle faith in his forgotten land.
Angel

Apr 24, 2026

New York City

2:15 PM

Rojo Carmesi

Rojo Carmesí is a gripping, expertly delivered thriller written and directed by Mariano Valcárcel. Featuring acclaimed actor Gonzalo Molina, the film builds relentless tension through its bold visuals and precise storytelling. Winner of the Jury Prize at the 2025 Suburbia Film Festival in Lima, this standout short highlights the strength of Peru’s emerging cinematic voices and is proudly presented as part of Filmed In Peru.
Rojo Carmesi

Apr 24, 2026

New York City

2:15 PM

Justice for Katherine Gomez

The story of Katherine Gomez, a young woman who was set on fire in public by her boyfriend, recounted by her mother, Cinthya.
Justice for Katherine Gomez

Apr 24, 2026

New York City

2:15 PM

Backrooms

In the heart of a Lima in transformation towards a new normal, a group of young filmmakers delves into the back rooms of three shopkeepers at the emblematic intersection of Quilca and Camaná. The nostalgia, yearnings and challenges of everyday life weave a story about the random passing of time and the aspirations shared by characters and filmmakers in the search for an uncertain future.
Backrooms

Apr 24, 2026

New York City

2:15 PM

Miguel

Set in Lima, Peru, working-class Miguel is unexpectedly called to the hospital to pick up a relative, only to discover it's his father, Antonio, who abandoned him in his childhood. Unwilling to care for his absent father, Miguel struggles to secure assistance for Antonio, all the while being invaded by memories of his childhood in 90s Lima.
Miguel

Apr 24, 2026

New York City

2:15 PM

América

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.
América

Apr 24, 2026

New York City

4:30 PM

Distribution Panel

A panel for filmmakers on how to get their films shown and distributed.
Distribution Panel

Apr 24, 2026

New York City

6:45 PM

Good morning, Wiraqocha

Fifty years ago, the struggle for the lands in rural communities of Cuzco was filmed. A group of filmmakers brought these images back to the province of Paucartambo (Cuzco), and proposed to the villagers of the area to build a community memory through the creation of a new film.
Good morning, Wiraqocha

We have an amazing selection of films for our 4th edition of "Filmed in Peru."  Browse the schedule below, watch the trailers and buy your tickets.  

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Film Schedule 

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