Punku
2025 Peruvian film
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Punku is a 2025 supernatural mystery drama film written, produced, edited and directed by J. D. Fernández Molero.[1] A co-production between Peru and Spain,[2] the film follows a boy who had mysteriously disappeared, but is found injured by a Machiguenga teenager in the jungle.[3]
J. D. Fernández Molero
Maritza Kategari
Ricardo Delgado
Hugo Sueldo
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Promotional release poster | |
| Directed by | J. D. Fernández Molero |
| Written by | J. D. Fernández Molero |
| Produced by | Verónica Ccarhuarupay J. D. Fernández Molero |
| Starring | Marcelo Quino Maritza Kategari Ricardo Delgado Hugo Sueldo |
| Cinematography | Tenmy Johan Carrasco Monzon |
| Edited by | J. D. Fernández Molero |
| Music by | Carlos Gutiérrez Quiroga |
Production companies | Tiempo Libre Jur Jur Producciones |
Release date |
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Running time | 132 minutes |
| Countries | Peru Spain |
| Languages | Spanish Quechua Machiguenga |
Synopsis
Deep in the Peruvian Amazon, Meshia, an indigenous Machiguenga teenager, discovers Iván, a boy who disappeared two years ago and was presumed dead. Determined to save him, she embarks on a journey upriver into the mountains, heading for the village of Quillabamba. Despite Iván's silence, a strange bond grows between them. But when a stranger with sinister intentions emerges, their inner worlds—and their fragile connection—are put at risk.[4]
Cast
- Marcelo Quino
- Maritza Kategari
- Ricardo Delgado
- Hugo Sueldo
Production
The film took eight years to complete: four years of filming in Quillabamba, Cusco, and the rest in post-production.[5]
Release
Punku had its world premiere on February 15, 2025, in the Forum section at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival,[6] then screened on April 2, 2025, at the 64th Cartagena Film Festival[7] and July 19, 2025 at 25th New Horizons Film Festival in Wrocław.
Accolades
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75th Berlin International Film Festival | FIPRESCI Prize - Forum | Punku | Nominated | [8] |
| 25th New Horizons Film Festival in Wrocław | Grand Prix | Won | [9] | ||
| 43rd Uruguay International Film Festival | Best Film - International Feature Film Competition | Nominated | [10] | ||
| Youth Jury Award - Special Mention | Won | ||||
| 29th Lima Film Festival | Trophy Spondylus | Nominated | [11][12] | ||
| Best Cinematography - Special Mention | Johan Carrasco | Won | |||
| 64th Cartagena Film Festival | Best Cinematography - Iberoamerican Section | Won | [13] |