Bantamweight (film)
| Bantamweight | |
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| Directed by | Hans Matos Camac |
| Written by | Hans Matos Camac |
| Produced by | Julia Gamarra Hinostroza |
| Starring | Max Huiza |
| Cinematography | Mario Bassino |
| Edited by | Hans Matos Camac |
| Music by | Liberato Kani Contusión Cerebral César Cámac Eduardo Ferré Paz |
Production company | Myxomatosis Kino |
| Distributed by | LABPCA (Worldwide distribution), V&R Films (Theatrical release Peru) |
Release dates |
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Running time | 79 minutes |
| Country | Peru |
| Language | Spanish |
Bantamweight (Spanish: Peso gallo) is a 2022 Peruvian sports drama film written, edited and directed by Hans Matos Camac.[1] Starring Max Huiza[2] accompanied by Ángela Huamán, Benjamín Baltazar, Gilmer Briceño, Rosalía Clemente and Melvin Quijada.[3] It is about Enrique who is a teenage boxer who is invited to participate in a national boxing championship where he will understand that he must not only fight outside the ring to fulfill his dreams.[4]
Synopsis
[edit]Max Huiza, a teenage boxer who lives in Huancayo with his grandmother, Digna. The coach asks him to bring his identification document to register him and represent his city in a national championship. For Enrique, this simple request will become a problem and, in turn, he will understand that the fight for his dreams is not only within the ring.[5]
Cast
[edit]- Max Huiza as Enrique
- Ángela Huamán as Ángela
- Gilmer Briceño as Coach
- Rosalía Clemente as Digna
- Melvin Quijada as Víctor
- Benjamín Baltazar
Release
[edit]Bantamweight had its world premiere on August 4, 2022, at the 26th Lima Film Festival.[6] It was commercially released on September 8, 2022, in Peruvian theaters.[7]
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 26th Lima Film Festival | Made in Peru - Audience Award | Bantamweight | Nominated | [8][9] |
| PUCP Community Award - Honorable Mention | Won | ||||
| 2023 | 18th Luces Awards | Best Film | Nominated | [10][11] | |
| Best Actor | Max Huiza | Nominated | |||
| 14th APRECI Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Melvin Quijada | Nominated | [12][13] | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Rosalía Clemente | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "Peso Gallo, película dirigida por Hans Matos Cámac, anunció su fecha de estreno en los cines". El Comercio (in Spanish). 2022-08-29. ISSN 1605-3052. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ^ "Peso: Gallo: Del ring a la pantalla". La República (in Spanish). 2022-09-11. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ^ Hinojosa, Ricardo (2022-09-11). "Peso Gallo: una película sobre los sueños, las injusticias y las relaciones familiares". El Comercio (in Spanish). ISSN 1605-3052. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ^ "Peso gallo: Una lucha por los sueños y las oportunidades". Revista Cocktail (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ^ "Película "Peso gallo" explora el tema del boxeo en provincias". El Peruano (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ^ "Peso Gallo". Festival de Cine de Lima.
- ^ ""Peso Gallo" la película dirigida por Hans Matos Cámac confirma su estreno para el 8 de setiembre en cines". Lima Gris (in Spanish). 2022-08-26. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ^ "Hecho en el Perú". festivaldelima.com (in Spanish). Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ "¡Estos son los ganadores del 26 Festival de Cine de Lima PUCP!". festivaldelima.com (in Spanish). August 12, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ "Premios Luces 2022: hoy es el último día para votar por tus favoritos en el premio de El Comercio". El Comercio (in Spanish). 2023-02-26. ISSN 1605-3052. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ^ Planas, Enrique (2023-03-20). "Premios Luces 2022: la lista completa de ganadores". El Comercio (in Spanish). ISSN 1605-3052. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ^ "Películas en quechua y aimara lideran nominaciones a los Premios APRECI al cine peruano de 2022". Asociación Peruana de Prensa Cinematográfica (in Spanish). 10 April 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ "Willaq Pirqa, el cine de mi pueblo arrasa en Premios APRECI al cine peruano 2022 – Apreci". Asociación Peruana de Prensa Cinematográfica (in Spanish). 4 May 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
External links
[edit]- Bantamweight at IMDb