Tattoos in Memory
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| Directed by | Luis Llosa |
| Screenplay by | Mario Vargas Llosa |
| Based on | Memorias de un soldado desconocido by Lurgio Gavilán Sánchez |
| Starring | Gianfranco Bustios |
Production company | Iguana Films |
| Distributed by | Venus Films |
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Running time | 122 minutes |
| Country | Peru |
| Language | Spanish |
Tattoos in Memory (Spanish: Tatuajes en la memoria) is a 2024 Peruvian drama film directed by Luis Llosa from a screenplay written by Mario Vargas Llosa,[1] based on the autobiographical book Memorias de un soldado desconocido by Lurgio Gavilán Sánchez.[2] It is about a former terrorist and soldier seeking redemption by becoming a Franciscan priest.[3] It premiered on August 29, 2024, in Peruvian theaters.[4]
Synopsis
[edit]A boy from Ayacucho is orphaned and, following his older brother, joins the Shining Path, where he trains in violence. Captured by the army, he finds a second chance as a soldier. Tormented by blood, he seeks one last hope by becoming a Franciscan priest and then a prominent anthropologist.[5]
Cast
[edit]- Gianfranco Bustios
- Reynaldo Arenas
- Milene Vazquez
- Renata Flores
- Christian Esquivel as Lieutenant Shogun
- Kenyi Nizama
- Josué Cohello
Production
[edit]Principal photography began on October 24, 2022,[6] and ended on November 25, 2022, in Huanta, Ayacucho in Peru.[7][8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Tatuajes en la memoria: película de Luis Llosa con guion de Mario Vargas Llosa lanzó tráiler". El Comercio (in Spanish). 2024-07-04. ISSN 1605-3052. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
- ^ del Águila, Sonia (2024-08-01). "Luis Llosa y su película sobre terrorismo: "No podía poner actores de Al fondo hay sitio, necesitaba caras nuevas"". El Comercio (in Spanish). ISSN 1605-3052. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
- ^ Gris, Lima (2024-07-12). "'Tatuajes en la memoria', nueva cinta de Lucho Llosa [VIDEO]". Lima Gris (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-10.
- ^ "Luis Llosa estrena "Tatuajes en la memoria", una "sucesión de tragedias" en tiempos de Sendero Luminoso". Noticine.com. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
- ^ Napa, Renzo (2024-07-04). "'Tatuajes en la memoria': la nueva película de Luis Llosa, con el guion de Mario Vargas Llosa". RPP Noticias (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-11-10.
- ^ "La película "Tatuajes en la memoria" se viene rodando en Huanta y alrededores desde el 24 de octubre". Instagram. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
- ^ "Cristhian Esquivel finalizó el rodaje de "Tatuajes en la memoria", escrita por Vargas Llosa". Noticine.com. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
- ^ ""Tatuajes en la memoria": De niño senderista a sacerdote, pasando por el ejército peruano". ViendoMovies. Retrieved 2024-11-10.