Lina from Lima

2019 Chilean film

Lina from Lima

TIFF release poster

Directed by| María Paz González
Written by| María Paz González
Produced by| Fernando Bascuñán
Giancarlo Nasi Cañas
Maite Alberdi
Starring| Magaly Solier
Cinematography| Benjamín Echazarreta
Edited by| Ana Remón
Music by| Cali Flores
José Manuel Gatica

Production
companies

Don Quijote Films
Gema Films
Carapulkra Films

Release dates

* September 5, 2019 (2019-09-05) (TIFF)
* December 5, 2020 (2020-12-05) (Online)
* March 24, 2022 (2022-03-24) (Peru)

Running time

| 80 minutes
Countries| Chile
Peru
Argentina
Languages| Spanish
Creole
Quechua

Lina from Lima (Spanish: Lina de Lima) is a 2019 drama film written and directed by María Paz González in her directorial debut.[1] Starring Magaly Solier.[2] It won several awards including "Best Chilean Feature Film" and the Héctor Ríos Award for "Best Direction of Photography" at the Valdivia International Film Festival.[3] It is a co-production between Chile, Peru and Argentina.[4]

The film was named on the shortlist for Chilean's entry for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards,[5] but it was not selected.[6]

## Synopsis

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Lina is a Peruvian migrant living in Chile, she supports her family from a distance by working for someone else in Santiago. This year, as she prepares for her annual Christmas trip to see her teenage son, Lina realizes he no longer needs her. Feeling emotionally displaced, she begins a journey where she redefines herself as she explores her own desires and identity.[7]

## Cast

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The actors participating in this film are:[8][9]

* Magaly Solier as Lina
* Emilia Ossandon as Clara
* Herode Joseph as Maurice
* Betty Villalta as Betty
* Exequiel Alvear as Exequiel
* James González as Junior
* Cecilia Cartasegna as Alicia
* Edgardo Castro as Juan
* Javiera Contador as Carmen
* Sebastián Brahm as Manuel
* Alberto Tenorio as Walter
* Domitila Castillo as Lina's mother
* Ingrid Cevallos as Singer
* Miguel Perea as Cité's Owner
* Ítalo Suárez as Teacher 2
* Brian Montalvo as Dancer 1
* Diego Olivares as Dancer 2
* Ricardo León as Dancer 3
* Camilo Toro as Dancer 4
* Catalina Aros as Lina's double 1
* Geraldine Raud as Lina's double 2
* Félix Acosta as Boy in Lina's room
* Liliana Meza as Shop saleswoman

## Release

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It had its world premiere on September 5, 2019, in the Discovery section of the Toronto International Film Festival.[10] Its commercial release was scheduled for November 2019 in theaters in Chile and in Peru sometime in 2020.[11] However, its release was delayed until March 19, 2020, due to the social outbreak that occurred in October.[12] But it was delayed again due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[13] Finally, it was released on December 5, 2020, online[14] to then premiere on March 24, 2022, in Peruvian theaters.[15]

## Reception

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### Critical reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 87% of 15 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.2/10.[16]

### Accolades

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Year  | Award / Festival  | Category  | Recipient  | Result  | Ref.

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2019  | Valdivia International Film Festival | Best Chilean Feature Film  | Lina from Lima | Won  | [17]
Héctor Ríos Award - Best Direction of Photography  | Benjamín Echazarreta  | Won
Mar del Plata International Film Festival | Best Ibero-American Film  | Lina from Lima | Nominated  | [18]
2020  | Chilean Film Festival  | Best Actress  | Magaly Solier | Won  | [19]
Quilpué Chilean Film Festival  | Best Art Direction  | Lina from Lima | Won  | [20]
Best Male Cast  | Won
Best Actress  | Magaly Solier  | Won
Cleveland International Film Festival | New Directors Competition - Best Film  | Lina from Lima | Won  | [21]
Miami International Film Festival | HBO Ibero-American Competition - Best Film  | Nominated  | [22]
Jordan Ressler First Feature Award  | Nominated
Palm Springs International Film Festival | New Voices New Visions Award  | Nominated  | [23]
2021  | Argentinean Film Critics Association Awards | Best Film in co-production with Argentina  | Won  | [24]

## References

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1. ^ "★★★ LINA DE LIMA, la ópera primera de María Paz González tendrá su premiere mundial en la sección Discovery del Festival Internacional de Toronto ★★★ – Gema Films" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-27.
2. ^ "'Lina de Lima': Película protagonizada por Magaly Solier estrenó su tráiler oficial | CHEKA". Peru21 (in Spanish). 2022-02-22. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
3. ^ "★★★ LINA DE LIMA, de María Paz González, ganadora de Mejor Película del Festival Internacional de Cine de Valdivia ★★★ – Gema Films" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-27.
4. ^ "Lina de Lima: Coproducción chilena, peruana y argentina será el estreno escolar de octubre del Programa Escuela al Cine | Programa escuela al Cine" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-27.
5. ^ Rivera, Diego (2020-11-16). "Five Chilean Movies Competing For An Oscar Nomination". Chile Today. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
6. ^ ""El Agente Topo" será el representante de Chile en los premios Oscar". Fotech.cl (in Spanish). 2020-11-19. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
7. ^ "Lina de Lima". Cinechile (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-27.
8. ^ "Reparto de Lina de Lima (película 2022). Dirigida por María Paz González". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
9. ^ "Reparto Completo de Lina from Lima (Cine.com)". cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-27.
10. ^ Alvarez, Paulina (2019-08-09). "Película chilena Lina de Lima estará en Festival de Cine de Toronto". Mundo Peliculas (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-27.
11. ^ Pérez, Sengo (2019-09-08). "Lina de Lima: la historia detrás de la película chilena protagonizada por Magaly Solier". El Comercio (in Spanish). ISSN 1605-3052. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
12. ^ ""Lina de Lima": la película que se replantea el relato sobre la migración en Chile". El Mostrador (in Spanish). 2020-12-05. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
13. ^ Elizabeth (2020-03-16). "Película "Lina de Lima" retrasa su estreno por COVID-19". Mujeres y más (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-27.
14. ^ ""Lina de Lima": estreno en streaming". UC Radio Beethoven (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-27.
15. ^ Yep, Siva (2022-03-24). ""Lina de Lima" llega a la cartelera peruana". Enterados (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-27.
16. ^ "Lina From Lima - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. 2020-10-03. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
17. ^ Gandara, Fernanda. "Los grandes ganadores del Festival Internacional de Cine de Valdivia 2019 | Radio UC" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-27.
18. ^ "▷ Festival de Mar del Plata 2019 ✅ Nominados y Ganadores por Categorías". unopeliculas.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-27.
19. ^ "Magaly Solier es premiada en Chile como mejor actriz". larepublica.pe (in Spanish). 2020-01-29. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
20. ^ Morales, Marcelo (2020-01-26). "Todos los ganadores de FECICH 2020". Cinechile (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-27.
21. ^ "'Lina de Lima', con Magaly Solier, se estrenará el 24 de marzo". Fotografía Calato (in European Spanish). 2022-02-24. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
22. ^ "Awards 2020". Miami Film Festival. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
23. ^ "Film Festival Award Winners | Palm Springs International Film Festival". www.psfilmfest.org. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
24. ^ "Premios Cóndor de Plata 2021: todos los ganadores". LA NACION (in Spanish). 2021-12-28. Retrieved 2023-07-27.

## External links

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* Lina from Lima at IMDb
* Official Page