In addition to our Spanish course at la Universidad del Pacífico, we have weekly reinforcement classes, which have been incredibly helpful in the understanding of Peruvian culture and history. In two of such classes, we have viewed Peruvian Films (a complete list of Peruvian Films here):
clasificación - 5/5 llamas
In 2010, this movie was nominated for an Oscar in the Best Foreign Language Picture. I highly recommend this movie, as it gives much needed attention Manchay, which is located in to the one of Lima's districtos, Pachacámac. In ESPP 10 this past semester, I wrote my term paper on the complication of water in Manchay (many of the residents aren't connected to any water or sewerage, and must rely on aguateros, water trucks, for their water supply...), so the location was particularly interesting for me. This movie follows Magaly, the protagonist who suffers many terrors, which are results from the political violence in Perú. This movie is beautifully shot, and craftily intertwines a current lifestyle of many Peruvians and the after-effects of the Shining Path.
Paloma de papel (Paper Dove)
clasificación - 4/5 llamas
Paloma del papel vividly portraits Juan's childhood in Huaraz (sound familiar?). Juan is kidnapped by a group of Marxist soldiers. This movie is great for an understanding of the Shining Path and the affects of the terrorism on the lives of some Peruvians.
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