The Most Feared Skin
2023 film by Joel Calero
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The Most Feared Skin (Spanish: La piel más temida), also known as The Punishment, is a 2023 drama film written, produced and directed by Joel Calero.[1] It stars Juana Burga[2] accompanied by Amiel Cayo, Lucho Cáceres, María Luque and Katerina D'Onofrio.[3][4] It is the second film in the Calero's memory trilogy, following One Last Afternoon (2016), and preceding Family Album (2024).[5]
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| Directed by | Joel Calero |
| Written by | Joel Calero |
| Produced by | Joel Calero |
| Starring | Juana Burga |
| Cinematography | Llano ABC |
| Edited by | Roberto Benavides |
Production companies | Factoría Sur Producciones SRL Bhakti Films SAS |
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Running time | 121 minutes |
| Countries | Peru Colombia |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis
Alejandra, a 27-year-old adult, arrives in Cusco, Peru, a place that seems essentially foreign to her, because she and her mother left the country 22 years ago. Her only purpose for returning is to sell, together with her uncle Américo, the colonial house of her maternal family. However, she will find a new purpose to reconnect with her land when she discovers that her father, who abandoned her when she was 3 years old, is still alive and imprisoned for participating in the terrorist organization Shining Path.[6]
Cast
- Juana Burga as Alejandra
- Amiel Cayo as Victor
- Lucho Cáceres as Américo
- María Luque as Dominga
- Katerina D'Onofrio
Production
Principal photography was scheduled to begin in May 2020, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] Filming lasted a month and a half in Andahuaylillas, Maras, Anta, Tocto and Cusco, Peru.[8][9]
Release
The Most Feared Skin had its world premiere on August 13, 2023, in Galas section at the 27th Lima Film Festival.[10] Its commercial premiere is scheduled for April 25, 2024, in Peruvian theaters.[11]
Accolades
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15th APRECI Awards | Best Supporting Actress | María Luque | Won | [12] |
| 11th Trujillo Film Festival | Best Fiction Feature Film | The Most Feared Skin | Nominated | [13][14] | |
| Best Fiction Feature Film - Honorable Mention | Won | ||||
| APRECI Jury Awards - Best Film | Won | ||||
| 39th Trieste Ibero-Latin American Cinema Festival | Special Jury Prize of the Official Section | Won | [15] |