Punku is a 2025 supernatural mystery drama film written, produced, edited and directed by J. D. Fernández Molero. A co-production between Peru and Spain, the film follows a boy who had mysteriously disappeared, but is found injured by a Machiguenga teenager in the jungle.
Synopsis Deep in the Peruvian Amazon, Meshia, an indigenous Machiguenga teenager, discovers Iván, a boy who disappeared two years ago and was presumed dead. Determined to save him, she embarks on a journey upriver into the mountains, heading for the village of Quillabamba. Despite Iván's silence, a strange bond grows between them. But when a stranger with sinister intentions emerges, their inner worlds—and their fragile connection—are put at risk.
Cast
Marcelo Quino Maritza Kategari as Meshia Ricardo Delgado Hugo Sueldo
Production The film took eight years to complete: four years of filming in Quillabamba, Cusco, and the rest in post-production.
Release Punku had its world premiere on February 15, 2025, in the Forum section at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, then screened on April 2, 2025, at the 64th Cartagena Film Festival and July 19, 2025 at 25th New Horizons Film Festival in Wrocław.
Accolades YearAward / FestivalCategoryRecipientResultRef.202575th Berlin International Film FestivalFIPRESCI Prize - ForumPunku25th New Horizons Film Festival in WrocławGrand Prix43rd Uruguay International Film FestivalBest Film - International Feature Film CompetitionYouth Jury Award - Special Mention29th Lima Film FestivalTrophy SpondylusBest Cinematography - Special MentionJohan Carrasco64th Cartagena Film FestivalBest Cinematography - Iberoamerican Section2026APRECI AwardsBest Peruvian Feature FilmPunkuBest DirectorJ. D. Fernández MoleroBest Leading ActressMaritza KategariBest Supporting ActorRicardo DelgadoBest ScreenplayJ. D. Fernández Molero
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