Designation of Origin (film)
| Designation of Origin | |
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| Directed by | Tomás Alzamora |
| Written by | Tomás Alzamora Javier Salinas |
| Produced by | Tomás Alzamora Pablo Calisto |
| Cinematography | Sergio Armstrong |
| Edited by | Nicolás Venegas Tomás Alzamora Valeria Hernández |
| Music by | Martín Schlotfeldt |
Production company | Equeco |
| Distributed by | Storyboard Media Distribución |
Release dates |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | Chile |
| Language | Spanish |
Designation of Origin (Spanish: Denominación de origen) is a 2024 Chilean mockumentary comedy film co-written, co-produced, co-edited and directed by Tomás Alzamora.[1] It follows a social movement in San Carlos to obtain the designation of origin for the best longaniza in Chile.[2]
Synopsis
After unfairly losing the title of Chile's best longaniza, a social movement emerged in the small town of San Carlos, seeking to obtain the "designation of origin" and restore the dignity of an entire community.[3]
Cast
- Luisa Barrientos as Lucha
- Roberto Betancourt as DJ Fuego
- Exequías Inostroza
- Alexis Marín
Production
Principal photography began in early November 2022 in San Carlos and Ñuble.[4][5]
Release
Designation of Origin had its world premiere on October 17, 2024, at the 31st Valdivia International Film Festival,[6] then screened on December 2, 2024, at the 15th Iquique International Film Festival,[7] on January 9, 2025, at the 6th Ñuble National Film Festival,[8] at the end of January 2025 at the 17th Chilean Film Festival,[9] on March 22, 2025, at the 32nd San Diego Latino Film Festival,[10] and on April 3, 2025, at the 26th Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema.[11]
It was commercially released on April 24, 2025, in Chilean theaters.[12]
Accolades
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31st Valdivia International Film Festival | Best Film | Designation of Origin | Nominated | [13][14] |
| Special Jury Prize | Won | ||||
| Audience Award | Won | ||||
| 2025 | 17th Chilean Film Festival | Best Film | Won | [15] | |
| Best Performance | Luisa Barrientos | Won | |||
| 26th Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema | International Competition - Best Film | Designation of Origin | Nominated | [16] | |
| Best Director | Tomás Alzamora | Won | [17] | ||
| 29th Lima Film Festival | Trophy Spondylus | Designation of Origin | Nominated | [18][19] | |
| Best Screenplay | Tomás Alzamora & Javier Salinas | Won |
References
- ^ Jauré, Valeria (2024-10-23). "FICValdivia 2024 Entrevista al director de "Denominación de origen", Tomás Alzamora: "Busco conectar con la gente"". Culturizarte (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ "31° FICValdivia anuncia selección oficial de películas en competencia y lista de proyectos de industria". FICValdivia (in European Spanish). 2025-04-10. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ "Denominación de origen". Cinechile (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ ""Denominación de origen" ya se filma en San Carlos". SanCarlosOnline (in Spanish). 2022-11-08. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ Olave, Eleonora (2025-02-13). ""Denominación de Origen": La lucha del Movimiento Social por la Longaniza de San Carlos llega al cine". Rock&Pop (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ "DENOMINACIÓN DE ORIGEN Una película de la longaniza". Instagram. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ "Película chilena hará su preestreno en la noche inaugural de FICIQQ15". Festival de Cine de Iquique (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ "Festival de Cine Nacional de Ñuble inauguró su versión 2025 con sala llena para el estreno continental de Oro Amargo". Culturizarte (in Spanish). 2025-01-20. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ "El 17° Festival de Cine Chileno anunció la selección de películas en competencia". Bitácora de Cine (in Spanish). 2025-01-06. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ "Denominación de origen". San Diego Latino Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ "Denominación de origen". Buenos Aires Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ Marcos, Carolina (2025-04-05). "Tomás Alzamora llega al cine con "Denominación de Origen" y la lucha de San Carlos por la mejor longaniza". La Discusión (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ "Todos los títulos en competencia de FICValdivia 2024". EscribiendoCine (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ "Todos los ganadores del FICValdivia 2024". EscribiendoCine (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ Gilabert, Valentina (2025-02-05). "«Denominación de origen» se galardonó como la Mejor Película del 17° Festival de Cine Chileno". Cinechile (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ Brodersen, Diego (2025-04-03). "Competencia Internacional del Bafici: jardines, artes marciales y longanizas | Tres películas de corte bien diferente". Página12 (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ Brodersen, Diego; Cinelli, Juan Pablo (2025-04-12). "Ganadoras del Bafici 26: lo bueno del presente, las dudas del futuro | Se anunciaron las películas premiadas". Página12 (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-04-13.
- ^ "Toda la programación del Festival de Cine de Lima 2025". Escribiendo Cine (in Spanish). 24 July 2025. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ "¡Estos son los ganadores del 29 Festival de Cine de Lima PUCP!"". festivaldelima.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2025. Retrieved August 16, 2025.