The premieres of the films ‘Dead or Alive’, ‘Chabuca’ and ‘Vaguito, I’ll wait for you on the shore’, capturing the attention of a wide audience nationwide, last weekend. Among these releases, it was the fiction about the last days of Alan García that was crowned the public’s favorite, leading the box office with more than 145,000 spectators only during its first weekend.
Directed by the Peruvian filmmaker Jorge Prado, this production is based on the book of the same name by journalist José Vásquez, which narrates the events after the death of the former president of the Republic. The film stands out not only for its narrative content, but also for the quality of its cast, such as Stephanie Orúe, Sergio Galliani and Merly Morello.
On the other hand, the tapes ‘Chabuca’ and ‘Vaguito’ They also demonstrated strong performance in room visits. The fiction that offers a look at the life of Ernesto Pimentel, placed in second place with more than 118,000 viewers during its second weekend. The other film, for its part, managed to position itself fifth after attracting nearly 40,000 people during the same period.
In an unprecedented event for Peruvian cinema, 3 national films were positioned at the top of the public’s preference in terms of viewers, according to data collected on Tuesday the 23rd. The film ‘Alive or dead’ led with an assist of 71 thousand spectatorsfollowed by ‘Chabuca’ (41 thousand) and ‘Vaguito’ (39 thousand).
This phenomenon has marked a milestone in the country’s film industry, since both the first two films surpassed the 300 thousand visits to roomswhile the adaptation about the dog waiting for its deceased owner reached the significant figure of 100 thousand, according to the information shared by SoyAlPacine.
This box office success reflects the public’s growing interest and acceptance in local productions, showcasing a diversity of themes and talents that resonate with the Peruvian audience. ‘Dead or Alive’, the most watched of this impressive trio, addresses a story with strong roots in recent political events.
For its part, ‘Chabuca’ and ‘Vaguito’ They offer different narratives that, each in their own way, have managed to connect with viewers, demonstrating that Peruvian cinema can cover a wide spectrum of genres and styles.
Beyond these three premieres, a diverse lineup continues to be offered with films like ‘Yana-Wara’, leading the viewer to explore different stories that reflect the cultural and social wealth of the country.
The moving film ‘Vaguito: I’ll wait for you on the shore’, released on April 18, has captured the attention of the public nationwide, becoming a phenomenon in movie theaters and on social media. The film, which explores the deep connection between a dog and its ownera fisherman from Punta Negra, who died, was compared to the emotional story of ‘Hachiko’, for its powerful message about loyalty and unconditional love.
The national production has had the participation of actors such as Fiorella Rodríguez, Julián Legaspi, Fernando Arze and marks the film debut of Daniela Darcourt.
On April 20, a special function was held at the Cinemark Jockey Plaza to collect food for homeless dogs, collaborating with the Vaguitos de 4 Patas foundation. This initiative reflects the commitment of the film’s creators to animal welfare, also counting on the support of Laboratorios Portugal among other sponsors. Viewers can enjoy it in cinema chains such as Cineplanet, Cinemark and Cinepolis nationwide.
