The Last Laugh (2023 film)
2023 Peruvian film
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The Last Laugh (Spanish: Muerto de risa, lit. 'Died laughing') is a 2023 Peruvian comedy film written, co-produced and directed by Gonzalo Ladines.[1] The film stars César Ritter and Gisela Ponce de León accompanied by Gianfranco Brero, Giselle Collao, Daniel Menacho, Job Mansilla, Hernán Romero and Gabriela Velásquez.[2][3] It is about a talk show host who, after the death of his father, loses his sense of humor and seeks to get it back.[4]
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Gonzalo Ladines
Gonzalo Carracedo
Karina Jury
Gisela Ponce de León
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Gonzalo Ladines |
| Written by | Gonzalo Ladines |
| Produced by | Enid Campos Gonzalo Ladines Gonzalo Carracedo Karina Jury |
| Starring | César Ritter Gisela Ponce de León |
| Cinematography | Fernando Cobian |
| Edited by | Chino Pinto |
| Music by | Ruiz-Gonzalez |
Production companies | 17 Producciones Funny Games Films Todo lo Demás |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Peru |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis
Javi Fuentes is the host of the most famous talk show in the country, his humor is based on making fun of others. When his father dies, Javi loses his sense of humor and is replaced by a hateful influencer. To get his show back, Javi decides to hire Alfonsina, a rehabilitated alcoholic who will try to teach him to laugh at himself and not at others.[5]
Cast
- Cesar Ritter as Javi Fuentes
- Gisela Ponce de León as Alfonsina
- Hernán Romero as Javier's dad
- Esteban Recagno as Mario
- Gabriela Velásquez as Esther
- Giselle Collao as Vero
- Gianfranco Brero as Gerardo
- Daniel Menacho as Chucky-Di
- Job Mansilla as Dulfi
- Ricardo Combi as Tommy Chianti
- Renato Pantigozo as Walter
Production
Financing
At the end of 2018, it won an economic stimulus of 675,000 soles awarded by the Directorate of Audiovisual, Phonography and New Media (DAFO) of the Ministry of Culture of Peru to start production of the film.[6][7] On February 22, 2022, the director of the film, Gonzalo Ladines, opened a crowdfunding campaign in Joinnus to finish producing his film.[8][9]
Filming
Principal photography began on July 1, 2022, in Peru.[10]
Release
The Last Laugh had its world premiere on August 11, 2023, in the Made in Peru section at the 27th Lima Film Festival.[11] Its commercial premiere was scheduled for November 23, 2023, in Peruvian theaters,[12] but was delayed to January 4, 2024.[13]
Accolades
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | 27th Lima Film Festival | Made in Peru - Audience Award | The Last Laugh | Nominated | [14][15] |
| 2024 | 15th APRECI Awards | Best Actor | César Ritter | Nominated | [16] |
| Best Supporting Actor | Gianfranco Brero | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Gonzalo Ladines | Nominated | |||
| 11th Huánuco Film Festival | Best Feature Film in Fiction Premiere | The Last Laugh | Nominated | [17][18] |