The Innocents (2025 film)
2025 film by Germán Tejada
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The Innocents (Spanish: Los inocentes) is a 2025 coming-of-age drama film co-written and directed by Germán Tejada. Based on the novel of the same name by Oswaldo Reynoso, which stars Diego Cruchaga Ponce, Fabián Calle, José Miguel Chuman, Grecia Pino, and José Masías. It is a Mexican-Peruvian co-production.[2][3]
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- Christopher Vásquez
- Germán Tejada
by Oswaldo Reynoso
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| Spanish | Los inocentes |
| Directed by | Germán Tejada |
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| Based on | "Los inocentes" by Oswaldo Reynoso |
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| Cinematography | Julián Apezteguia |
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Running time | 90 minutes[1] |
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| Language | Spanish |
The film had its world premiere at the 2025 Guadalajara International Film Festival on June 8, where it won the Best Genre Film.[4]
Synopsis
Cara de Ángel is a sensitive teenager in search of his identity, trying to understand what it means to be a man in a world shaped by hostile masculinity. To earn a place in the neighborhood pack and prove his manhood, he joins a robbery; they plan to break into the house of a man they want revenge on. Driven by sexual desire, he explores his connection with Gabriela, a girl from the neighborhood he believes he’s in love with, and Jhonny, the lead singer of a punk band he deeply admires. His impulsive, hormone-fueled choices lead him into betrayal and mark the end of his innocence.[1]
Cast
- Diego Cruchaga Ponce de León
- Fabián Calle
- José Miguel Chuman
- Grecia Pino
- José Masías
- Beto Benites
- Joshua Salinas
- Josué Subauste
- Christian Calderón
- Lucía Becerra
- Andrea Berrocal
Production
Principal photography began on March 29, 2022, in Lima, Peru.[5][6]
Release
The Innocents had its world premiere on June 8, 2025 as part of the official selection at the 40th Guadalajara International Film Festival, where it competed for the Maguey Award.[7]
Accolades
| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Guadalajara International Film Festival | 15 June 2025 | Maguey Award | The Innocents | Nominated | [8][4] |
| Best Genre Film | Won | ||||
| Lima Film Festival | 16 September 2025 | Peruvian Competition - Best Film | Won | [9] | |
| Peruvian Competition - Best Director | Germán Tejeda | Won |