The Anatomy of the Horses (Spanish: La anatomía de los caballos) is a 2025 magical realism drama film co-written, co-edited and directed by Daniel Vidal Toche in his directorial debut. It stars Juan Quispe and Edith Ramos. It is a co-production between Peru, Spain, Colombia and France.
Synopsis Ángel Pumacahua, an 18th-century revolutionary, arrives in 21st-century Peru after a cosmic event and joins a llama herder in searching for answers about a disappearance.
Cast
Juan Quispe as Ángel Pumacahua Edith Ramos as Eustaquia Memé Nuñez Felipe García Adrián García Gladis Conde
Release The film premiered worldwide on July 6, 2025, at the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, then screened on November 11 at the 22nd Seville European Film Festival, on November 24 at the 43rd Torino Film Festival, on March 20, 2026, at the 5th LATcinemaFest, and on August 10 at the 30th Lima Film Festival.
The film is scheduled for commercial release on November 26, 2026, in Peruvian theaters.
Accolades Award / FestivalDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultKarlovy Vary International Film Festival12 July 2025PROXIMA Grand PrixThe Anatomy of the Horses Seville European Film Festival15 November 2025Golden GiraldilloBest CinematographyAngello FacciniBest Production DesignJuan Pablo GarayTorino Film Festival29 November 2025Best FilmThe Anatomy of the HorsesFIPRESCI AwardLima Film Festival15 August 2026Trophy Spondylus References
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