Hatun Phaqcha, The Healing Land
2021 Peruvian film
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Hatun Phaqcha, The Healing Land (Spanish: Hatun Phaqcha, tierra sana) is a 2021 Peruvian documentary film co-written and directed by Delia Ackerman.[1] It won the Biznaga de Plata in the "Cinema Cocina" category at the 26th Málaga Film Festival.[2]
Augusto Cabada
Margarita Morales Macedo
| Hatun Phaqcha, The Healing Land | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Delia Ackerman |
| Written by | Delia Ackerman Augusto Cabada |
| Produced by | Susana Bamonde Margarita Morales Macedo |
| Cinematography | Juan Durán |
| Edited by | Javier Arciniega José Luis Jiménez Bernardo Cáceres |
| Music by | Pauchi Sasaki |
Production company | Fil Films |
| Distributed by | Cecilia Gómez de la Torre Tondero Distribución Amazonas Films |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | Peru |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis
This documentary has compiled the testimony of farmers, scientists, cooks, anthropologists, among others, highlighting the quality of domesticated products since pre-Columbian times, with Peru being the scene of highly nutritious foods. The history of various native products has been portrayed, such as tarwi, tocosh, nutmeg, various varieties of potatoes, among others. The director invites us to reflect and is also a wake-up call for viewers to learn about caring for the environment and the land that we live in. It has provided rich biodiversity preserved for generations, in addition to making responsible use of our resources.[3][4]
Production
Release
The film had its world premiere in August 2021 in the Made in Peru section at the 25th Lima Film Festival.[7] It was commercially released on February 17, 2022, in Peruvian theaters.[8]
Reception
Box office
The film lasted a week in theaters, selling 366 movie tickets.[9]
Accolades
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25th Lima Film Festival | Audience Award | Hatun Phaqcha, The Healing Land | Won | [10] |
| PUCP Community Award for Made in Peru Best Film | Won | ||||
| Toronto Women Film Festival | Environment Award | Won | [11] | ||
| 2022 | 13th APRECI Awards | Best Documentary | Nominated | [12][13] | |
| International Environmental Film Festival | Latin American Documentaries | Won | [14] | ||
| 2023 | 26th Málaga Film Festival | Cinema Cocina | Won | [15] | |
| 2024 | 11th Huánuco Film Festival | Best Feature Documentary in Fiction Premiere | Won | [16] |