‘Fugue,’ Set in Peruvian Amazon, Debuts Trailer Ahead of Edinburgh, Lima Premieres (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comLeo Barraclough International Features Editor The trailer has debuted for “Fugue” (Fuga), which is world premiering simultaneously at the Edinburgh and Lima film festivals.
The hybrid feature is directed by Mary Jiménez and Bénédicte Liénard. Lima will fete Jiménez with a tribute, screening three of her most celebrated works: “Del Verbo Amar,” “Loco Lucho” and “In the Name of Tania.” “Fugue” takes place deep in the Peruvian Amazon, where the terrorist group Shining Path’s bloodthirsty violence and homophobia collide to devastating effect.
A young shaman (Saor Sax) accompanies Valentina’s body back to the village for burial. “Fuga” is the continuation of the filmmakers’ last film, “In the Name of Tania,” which was also shot in the Peruvian Amazon.
They said: “’Fuga’ explores the stories of homosexuals persecuted by the Tupac Amaru and Shining Path terrorist groups during the ‘dirty war’ in Peru (1970-2000).
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