The Banquet (Spanish: El banquete) is a 2024 Peruvian folk horror film directed by Michs Carbajal (in his directorial debut) and written by Diego Correa and Tony Gonzales, starring Sandro Calderón, Natalia Montoya and Victor Acurio.
Synopsis Uqbar is the leader of a small family condemned to suffering. He has decided to change the situation through a deal with Zhenazay to find a way to end the agony, no matter what sacrifice he must make.
Cast
Sandro Calderón as Uqbar Natalia Montoya as Eloisa Victor Acurio as Vladimir
Production Principal photography began on September 11, 2023, in Peru.
Release The film had its premiere on October 15, 2024, at the 5th Lima Alterna International Film Festival. Reception Critical reception Marcelo Paredes from Cinencuentro points out that although the tense atmosphere is constructed in a good way, the film seeks to cover many topics without delving into any of them, causing the terrifying tone to be considerably diluted. Likewise, he points out that the elements of popular horror are not adequately highlighted beyond the characters presented.
Accolades YearAward / FestivalCategoryRecipientResultRef.20245th Lima Alterna International Film FestivalPeruvian Competition - Best FilmThe Banquet
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