Bantamweight (film)
2022 Peruvian film
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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]
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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) |
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Running time | 79 minutes |
| Country | Peru |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis
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
- Max Huiza as Enrique
- Ángela Huamán as Ángela
- Gilmer Briceño as Coach
- Rosalía Clemente as Digna
- Melvin Quijada as Víctor
- Benjamín Baltazar
Release
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
| 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 | |||
| 10th Trujillo Film Festival | Best Fiction Feature Film | Bantamweight | Won | [14] | |
| Special Mention for Acting Performance | Rosalía Clemente Tacza | Won |