Lima Is Burning (Spanish: Arde Lima) is a 2023 Peruvian documentary film written, co-produced and directed by Alberto Castro. It follows the personal and professional lives of a group of Peruvian drag queens in a still very conservative country. It is the third film of Castro's documentary trilogy about LGBTIQ+ in Peru following Drag Invasion (2020) and Salir del clóset (2022).
Synopsis Fifteen drag artists face a still very conservative Peruvian society, in heels, with bright dresses and well-placed wigs. These multicolored, radiant and multi-talented characters defend the freedom to be oneself, express oneself and dress freely, while along the way they reveal family fissures, unconditional friendships and dreams in the making.
Cast The documentary features the testimonies of:
Tany de la Riva Georgia Hart La Langosta Harmonik Minaj Go Diva Dark Princess Alezz Andro Ernesto Pimentel Stacy Malibú Tía Tula Brit de Rapert Cristina Corazón La Funky Petra Cakutty
Release It had its world premiere on November 15, 2023, at the 9th University of Lima Film Week, then was commercially released on May 30, 2024, in Peruvian theaters.
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