The 25th Lima Film Festival, organized by the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, took place from 19 to 29 August 2021 in Lima, Peru.[1][2] The awards were announced on 29 August 2021, with Clara Sola winning the Trophy Spondylus.[3]
On July 19, 2021, the Lima Film Festival officially announced its 25th edition, celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary under the motto "#25YearsOfLatinCinema" (Spanish: #25AñosDeCineLatino).[4] The festival took place virtually for the second consecutive year, under the title "En Casa," from August 19 to 29, 2021.[2] Organized by the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and presented by the BBVA Foundation in Peru,[4] the festival offered pre-sales from August 4 to 11 through its official website.[2]
This edition marked the return of the sections "Made in Peru," which promotes the latest in national cinema, and "Acclaimed," showcasing the best films from the world's most important festivals.[1] On August 4, 2021, the festival announced a tribute to the career of French director and screenwriter Laurent Cantet, along with a masterclass he offered. The film Cholo by Bernardo Batievsky opened the festival as the inaugural film, in a digitally restored presentation.[2]
The lineup of titles selected for the official selection include:[13][14][15]
Space dedicated to showcasing Peruvian films in their absolute premiere.[16]
The most highly anticipated auteur cinema of the last two years worldwide: Cannes, Berlin, and Venice. A list of films selected for the 'Acclaimed' lineup is as follows:[17]