Designation of Origin (film)
2024 Chilean film
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Designation of Origin (Spanish: Denominación de origen) is a 2024 Chilean mockumentary comedy film co-written, co-produced, co-edited and directed by Tomás Alzamora.[1] It follows a social movement in San Carlos to obtain the designation of origin for the best longaniza in Chile.[2]
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Javier Salinas
Pablo Calisto
| Designation of Origin | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Tomás Alzamora |
| Written by | Tomás Alzamora Javier Salinas |
| Produced by | Tomás Alzamora Pablo Calisto |
| Cinematography | Sergio Armstrong |
| Edited by | Nicolás Venegas Tomás Alzamora Valeria Hernández |
| Music by | Martín Schlotfeldt |
Production company | Equeco |
| Distributed by | Storyboard Media Distribución |
Release dates |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | Chile |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis
After unfairly losing the title of Chile's best longaniza, a social movement emerged in the small town of San Carlos, seeking to obtain the "designation of origin" and restore the dignity of an entire community.[3]
Cast
- Luisa Maravolí as Luisa Barrientos
- Roberto Betancourt as DJ Fuego
- Exequías Inostroza as uncle Lalo
- Alexis Marín as lawyer Peñailillo
Production
Principal photography began in early November 2022 in San Carlos and Ñuble.[4][5]
Release
Designation of Origin had its world premiere on October 17, 2024, at the 31st Valdivia International Film Festival,[6] then screened on December 2, 2024, at the 15th Iquique International Film Festival,[7] on January 9, 2025, at the 6th Ñuble National Film Festival,[8] at the end of January 2025 at the 17th Chilean Film Festival,[9] on March 22, 2025, at the 32nd San Diego Latino Film Festival,[10] and on April 3, 2025, at the 26th Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema.[11]
It was commercially released on April 24, 2025, in Chilean theaters.[12]
Accolades
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31st Valdivia International Film Festival | Best Film | Designation of Origin | Nominated | [13][14] |
| Special Jury Prize | Won | ||||
| Audience Award | Won | ||||
| 2025 | 17th Chilean Film Festival | Best Film | Won | [15] | |
| Best Performance | Luisa Barrientos | Won | |||
| 26th Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema | International Competition - Best Film | Designation of Origin | Nominated | [16] | |
| Best Director | Tomás Alzamora | Won | [17] | ||
| 29th Lima Film Festival | Trophy Spondylus | Designation of Origin | Nominated | [18][19] | |
| Best Screenplay | Tomás Alzamora & Javier Salinas | Won |