The Most Feared Skin

Juana Burga, María Luque, Lucho Cáceres | Dir: Joel Calero
2023 | Cert: 15 | 121' mins
Drama
After 20 years abroad, Alejandra returns to her hometown in Peru to take care of some family affairs. Once in Cusco, she discovers that her father, who she presumed dead, is actually alive and in prison, serving time for participating in a subversive group. Alejandra decides she wants to meet this man who abandoned her at the age of three. She thus embarks on a journey of self-discovery that will bring her closer to her country, her roots, and her own identity.

Reviews

“Calero continues to nuance what happened in those terrible and regretful times and avoids polarising the view, reducing it to black and white or left and right.” Carlos Bambarén: Cinestesia

Awards

2024 | 15th APRECI AWARDS | Best Supporting Actress Winner María Luque

Screenings

  • Edinburgh - The French Institute

    October 5, 2024 (3:30pm)
    Introduced by Dr Gustavo Herrera Taboada. Video-introduced by the director Joel Calero