Fiestapatria
2007 Chilean film
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Fiestapatria (lit. 'National holiday') is a 2007 Chilean-Peruvian[1] drama film written, directed and produced by Luis R. Vera.[2] Starring Adela Secall.[3] The film competed for the Colon de Oro at the 2007 Havana New Latin American Film Festival.[4]
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Luis R. Vera |
| Written by | Luis R. Vera |
| Produced by | Luis R. Vera Producciones E.I.R.L. |
| Starring | Adela Secall |
| Cinematography | Alfredo García |
| Edited by | Carlos Ruz Luis R. Vera |
| Music by | Maurice Ravel |
Production companies | Inca Cine S.A.C. Luis R. Vera Producciones E.I.R.L. |
Release dates |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Countries | Chile Peru |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis
Two families meet in a country house to celebrate national holidays and the engagement of their children, Macarena and Alvaro. Just before the party reaches its expected happy ending, young Macarena finds out about the family's best kept secret.[5]
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:[6][7]
- Adela Secall as Macarena
- Nelson Brodt as Antonio
- Marcela Osorio as Isabel
- Tiago Correa as Álvaro
- Patricio Contreras as Ernesto
- Tatiana Astengo as Maruca
- Sergio Hernández as Don Álvaro
- Maricarmen Arrigorriaga as Irma
- Daniel Muñoz as Ray
- Katty Kowaleczko as Lorena
- Fernando Larraín as Manuel Eduardo
- Alex Zisis as Cesár
- Heidrun Breier as Jane
- Rosa Ramírez as Fresia
- Roxana Campos as Mercedes
- Koke Santa Ana as Enrique
- Carmen Disa Gutiérrez as Maggie
- Víctor Mix as Oldman Matías
- Jorge Gajardo as Pablo
- Mónica Carrasco as María Inés
- Marés González as Gabriela's Grandmother
- Viviana Herrera as Francisca
- Alfonso G. Santisteban as Father Sergio
Production
Principal photography began in September 2005 and ended in January 2006 in the Valparaíso Region.[8]
Release
It premiered on April 26, 2007, in Chilean theaters,[9] and at the end of that month it had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival.[10] Later, the film was screened at the end of September 2007 in the Horizontes Latinos section of the 55th San Sebastián International Film Festival[11] and on March 29, 2008, at the Toulouse Latin America Film Festival.[12]
Reception
Box-office
After 9 weeks on the billboard, it caught a total of 8.794 viewers, collecting $20.905.956 Chilean pesos.[13]
Accolades
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | San Sebastián International Film Festival | Horizons Award | Fiestapatria | Nominated | [14][15] |
| Ibero-American Film Festival of Santa Cruz | Best Actress | Marcela Osorio | Won | [16] | |
| Trieste Latin American Film Festival | Best Director | Luis R. Vera | Won | [5][17] | |
| Havana New Latin American Film Festival | Colón de Oro | Fiestapatria | Nominated | [4] | |
| 2008 | Pedro Sienna Awards | Best Actress | Marcela Osorio | Won | [18][19] |
| Best Supporting Performance | Patricio Contreras | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume Design | Cristina Villar | Nominated | |||
| Cartagena Film Festival | Best Film | Luis R. Vera | Nominated | [20] |