The Inheritance of Flora
| The Inheritance of Flora | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Augusto Tamayo San Roman |
| Screenplay by | Augusto Tamayo San Roman |
| Story by | Jimena Ortiz de Zevallos |
| Starring | Paloma Yerovi Diego Bertie Vanessa Saba Joaquin de Obergoso Jimena Lindo |
| Cinematography | Juan Durán |
| Edited by | Yvonne O'Higgins Pía Pardón |
| Music by | Miguel Figueroa Víctor Villavicencio |
Production company | Argos Producciones Audiovisuales |
| Distributed by | Tondero Distribución |
Release date |
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Running time | 133 minutes |
| Country | Peru |
| Language | Spanish |
The Inheritance of Flora (Spanish: La herencia de Flora) is a 2024 Peruvian biographical historical drama film directed by Augusto Tamayo San Román who wrote the screenplay from a story by Jimena Ortiz de Zevallos. It stars Paloma Yerovi[1] accompanied by Diego Bertie, who composed an original song,[2] Albertro Ísola, Gonzalo Revoredo, Joaquín de Orbegoso and Jimena Lindo.[3] It premiered on March 7, 2024, in Peruvian theaters.[4]
Synopsis
[edit]Flora Tristan travels to Peru from France, escaping from her violent husband, and tries to reclaim a familiar fortune. When she arrives, her uncle Pio Tristan changes her mother's will and removes her name from the inheritance; however, she witnesses the difference between social classes and the brutality of slavery. When she returns to France she becomes a writer and fights for the rights of women and the working class. Throughout her life, she falls in love with several men and develops a romantic relationship with Polish aristocrat Olympe Chozodok, but decides to end her love life to focus on her work.
Cast
[edit]According to the official website, the principal cast are the following:
- Paloma Yerovi as Flora Tristan
- Diego Bertie as Capitan Chabrie
- Silvana Cañote as Aline
- Joaquin de Obergoso as Chazal
- Vanessa Saba as Eleonor Blanc
- Mónica Sánchez as Mariscala Francisca
- Alberto Ísola as Piio Tristan
- Bruno Odar as Doctor Benitez
- Gonzalo Revoredo as Coronel Escudero
Production
[edit]The movie began production at the end of 2021 and the shooting extended to mid-2022.[5] The principal locations are Lima, Burdeos and Arequipa.
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11th Huánuco Film Festival | Best Released Fiction Feature Film | The Inheritance of Flora | Nominated | [6][7] |
References
[edit]- ^ Napa, Renzo (2024-03-06). "'La herencia de Flora': el legado de Flora Tristán y el último papel de Diego Bertie en el cine | RPP Noticias". rpp.pe (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-03-10.
- ^ Barrientos, Estefany (2022-05-26). "Diego Bertie: "Volví a mi sueño inicial"". larepublica.pe (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-11-05.
- ^ Napa, Renzo (2024-01-12). "'La herencia de Flora': estreno, reparto y más detalles de la última película de Diego Bertie | RPP Noticias". rpp.pe (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-03-10.
- ^ "Estreno de 'La Herencia de Flora': La Vida y Legado de Flora Tristán en Pantalla Grande". Caretas (in Spanish). 2024-01-21. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
- ^ Eyzaguirre, Jannina (2021-11-28). "Diego Bertie: "Es importante conectarnos con los héroes de nuestra historia"". larepublica.pe (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ "Estrenos Nacionales de Ficciones en el Festival de Cine de Huánuco". Instagram. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ Portales, Rodrigo (2024-11-27). "Balance y ganadores del 11° Festival de Cine de Huánuco – FENACI - Cine Peruano". Cinencuentro (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-12-08.