Suvarna Chakoram
Days of Santiago / Días de Santiago
Josué Méndez
Director's bio
Josué Méndez
Josué Méndez, born in Lima in 1976, is a Peruvian filmmaker whose work examines alienation, trauma, and class tensions. His debut Days of Santiago (2004) gained international acclaim for its raw portrayal of a soldier’s struggle with PTSD. He followed with Dioses (2008) and has also produced contemporary Peruvian features, establishing himself as a key figure in Latin American cinema.
Synopsis
A 23-year-old Peruvian ex-soldier returns to Lima, struggling with PTSD and disillusionment. His attempts to study and work clash with the city’s chaos, pushing him toward crime and alienation as he battles depression and fractured identity
Details of Cast
Pietro Sibille – Santiago, Milagros Vidal – Andrea, Marisela Puicón – Elisa, Ricardo Mejía – Father, Lili Urbina – Mother, Alheli Castillo – Mari
Details of Crew
Rodrigo Pulpeiro – Cinematography, Chino Pinto – Editing, Karin Zielinski – Music
Producer Details
Josué Méndez
Writer Details
Josué Méndez
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Films in this category
2005
Angel’s Fall
2002
Abouna
1998
Flowers of Shanghai
2009
About Elly
2014
Refugiado
2008
Parque Via
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- International Competition (14)
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- Country Focus : Vietnam (5)
- Indian Cinema Now (7)
- Kaleidoscope (8)
- Malayalam Cinema Today (12)
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- Signatures In Motion (4)
- Festival Favourites (13)
- Saeed Mirza Retrospective (3)
- Ritwik Ghatak Centenary (4)
- Youssef Chahine Retrospective (3)
- Contemporary Filmmaker in Focus: Garin Nugroho (5)
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