Hatun Phaqcha, The Healing Land (Spanish: Hatun Phaqcha, tierra sana) is a 2021 Peruvian documentary film co-written and directed by Delia Ackerman. It won the Biznaga de Plata in the "Cinema Cocina" category at the 26th Málaga Film Festival.
Synopsis This documentary has compiled the testimony of farmers, scientists, cooks, anthropologists, among others, highlighting the quality of domesticated products since pre-Columbian times, with Peru being the scene of highly nutritious foods. The history of various native products has been portrayed, such as tarwi, tocosh, nutmeg, various varieties of potatoes, among others. The director invites us to reflect and is also a wake-up call for viewers to learn about caring for the environment and the land that we live in. It has provided rich biodiversity preserved for generations, in addition to making responsible use of our resources.
Production The production took nine years to complete. It was recorded in different locations in the regions of Peru such as Cusco, Huánuco, Lima, Madre de Dios, Iquitos, Moquegua, Áncash, Puno and Piura.
Release The film had its world premiere in August 2021 in the Made in Peru section at the 25th Lima Film Festival. It was commercially released on February 17, 2022, in Peruvian theaters.
Reception Box office The film lasted a week in theaters, selling 366 movie tickets.
Accolades YearAward / FestivalCategoryRecipientResultRef.202125th Lima Film FestivalAudience AwardHatun Phaqcha, The Healing LandPUCP Community Award for Made in Peru Best FilmToronto Women Film FestivalEnvironment Award202213th APRECI AwardsBest DocumentaryInternational Environmental Film FestivalLatin American Documentaries202326th Málaga Film FestivalCinema Cocina202411th Huánuco Film FestivalBest Feature Documentary in Fiction Premiere
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