The Four Altars
2023 Peruvian film
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The Four Altars (Spanish: Los cuatro altares) is a 2023 Peruvian drama film written, scored and directed by Alonso del Río in his directorial debut, based on his book of the same name.[1] Starring Silke Klein and Damián Alcázar.[2]
José Alberto Benites
Beyker Bances
Damián Alcázar
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| Directed by | Alonso del Río |
| Written by | Alonso del Río |
| Produced by | Karen Martin del Campo José Alberto Benites Beyker Bances |
| Starring | Silke Klein Damián Alcázar |
| Cinematography | Juan Cristobal Castillero |
| Music by | Alonso del Río |
Production company | 4 Altares S.A.C. |
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| Country | Peru |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis
The intensity of the life of Ana, a Spanish journalist, has reached its climax. On a trip to the Amazon that begins as an investigation into deforestation and illegal gold, he meets Don Abel, a man initiated into an ancient sacred science. Ana will find herself immersed in a ritual that will change her life.[3]
Cast
- Silke Klein as Ana
- Damián Alcázar as Don Abel
- Magaly Solier as Lucia
- Diana Quijano as Dora
- Valentina Vargas as Doña Sofía
- Eivaut Rischen as Andrés
Production
The film was produced through a crowdfounding campaign.[4] Principal photography began in 2019 with plans to continue filming through 2020, but was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] Finally, recordings resumed in 2021 in Mexico, Barcelona, Cusco and the Amazon rainforest.[6]
Release
It premiered on September 21, 2023, on the Ayahuasca Ayllu platform under rental.[7]