It's a Fat World (Spanish: Mundo Gordo, ) is a 2022 Peruvian romantic comedy film directed by Sandro Ventura from a screenplay written by Italo Carrera and Daniel San Román. It is based on the stand-up comedy of the same name released in 2019 and early 2020. It stars Micky Vargas, Daniela Feijoó, Renzo Schuller and Jesús Alzamora.
Synopsis The unfunny micro-businessman and comedian Antonio (Miguel Vargas) is in love with his childhood friend Cynthia (Daniela Feijoo), but his overweight, for which he has been called "fat" all his life, prevents him from declaring himself. When he discovers that she longs for her boss Genaro (Jesús Alzamora), he will execute a plan to win her over.
Cast
Miguel Vargas as Antonio Daniela Feijoó as Cynthia Jesús Alzamora as Gerardo Renzo Schuller as Gabriel Camucha Negrete as Adriana Regina Alcóver as Miryam Sandra Vergara as Claudia Ximena Hoyos as Katherina
Production Filming began in early March 2020, but filming was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In December 2020, the filming resumed using all COVID-19 measures.
Release It's a Fat World premiered on 1 September 2022 in Peruvian theaters It premiered on 19 September 2022 in Austin, Texas as part of the Austin-Lima Sister Cities event.
Reception The film brought more than 56,000 spectators to the cinema in its first week of release.
Awards YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef.2022Sittavannavasal International Film FestivalBest International Feature FilmIt's a Fat WorldBest DirectorSandro VenturaBest ActorMiki VargasBest ActressDaniela FeijoóPulcinella Film FestivalBest FilmIt's a Fat World2023Italian Comedy Film FestivalSemifinalistLove Film FestivalBest Feature RomanticBest ActorMiki Vargas
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