Isla Bonita (film)
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Sandra Alva Helfer
Dorian Fernández Moris
Rogger Vergara Adriánzen
Chichi Fernández Moris
Andrea Moberg
Saskia Bernaola
Emilia Drago
| Isla Bonita | |
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| Directed by | Ani Alva Helfer |
| Written by | Ani Alva Helfer Sandra Alva Helfer Dorian Fernández Moris Rogger Vergara Adriánzen |
| Produced by | Dorian Fernández-Moris Chichi Fernández Moris Andrea Moberg |
| Starring | Patricia Barreto Saskia Bernaola Emilia Drago |
| Cinematography | Andres Paul Magallanes |
| Edited by | Chemo Loli |
Production company | AV Films |
| Distributed by | BF Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | Peru |
| Language | Spanish |
Isla Bonita (lit. 'Cute Island') is a 2023 Peruvian comedy film co-written and directed by Ani Alva Helfer.[1] It stars Patricia Barreto, Saskia Bernaola and Emilia Drago[2] accompanied by César Ritter, Wales Pana, Alejandro Villagomez, Patricia Portocarrero, Herman Romero and Adriana Campos Salazar.[3] It is about three friends who travel to the Amazon to leave their problems behind.[4] It premiered on November 30, 2023, in Peruvian theaters.[5]
Andrea, Esperanza, and Roxana are struggling both in their personal and professional lives, questioning whether they have made the right decisions and are surrounded by the right people. The three friends decide to take a trip to the city of Iquitos, where they reflect on their lives and, decide whether it is time to end the routines that prevent them from finding happiness.[6]
Cast
- Patricia Barreto as Andrea
- Saskia Bernaola as Esperanza
- Emilia Drago as Roxana
- César Ritter as Sergio
- Wales Pana as Danny
- Alejandro Villagomez as Armando
- Herman Romero as Esperanza's dad
- Connie Joana as Lodge receptionist
- Dorian Fernández-Moris as Presenter
- Carlos León as Shaman
- Armando Machuca as Library Security
- Ruben Manrique as Apu
- Chichi Fernández Moris as Flutist
- Manuel Rafa as Richard, the bartender
- Luthiana Fernández Moris as Bookstore girl
- Diego Sánchez as Mime
- Llorch Sánchez as Singer
- Patricia Portocarrero
- Adriana Campos Salazar
Production
Principal photography began on August 31, 2022, lasting 10 days in Iquitos, Peru.[7][8]