Mistura
| Mistura | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Ricardo de Montreuil |
| Written by | Ricardo de Montreuil |
| Produced by | Ivan Orlic[1] |
| Starring | Bárbara Mori Christian Meier |
| Cinematography | Nicolás Wong |
| Edited by | Luis Colina Ricardo de Montreuil |
| Music by | Tim Williams |
Production company | Seine Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | Peru |
| Language | Spanish |
Mistura is a 2024 Peruvian historical drama film written, co-edited and directed by Ricardo de Montreuil.[2][3] Starring Bárbara Mori and Christian Meier.[4] It follows a woman who, after being abandoned by her husband, faces the challenges of opening a luxury restaurant in Lima's elite society.[5]
Synopsis
Norma suffers from her husband's abandonment and the scorn of the elitist society of Lima, Peru, in the 1960s. However, she, along with several people from marginalized communities, launches a project: opening a restaurant.
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:[6]
- Bárbara Mori as Norma Piet
- Christian Meier as Roberto Tapia
- Cesar Ballumbrosio as Oscar Lara
- Stefano Meier as Gerardo Tapia
- Juan Pablo Olyslager as José Eyzaguirre
- Hermelinda Luján as Rosa Condor
- Vanessa Saba as Mariana Woodman
- Marco Zunino as Kiko Ledgard
- Luciana Di Laura as Lucia
- Junior Bejar as Juano
- Priscila Espinoza as Bohemian Girl
- Jesús Aranda as Bank Guard
- Amaranta Kun as Juliette Sezane
- Sandro Calderón as Policeman
- Monserrat Brugué as Perm Lady
- Mariana Vilchez as Waitress
- Josue Subáustue as Octavio Cóndor
- Susie Dragañac as Restaurant client
Release
Mistura had its world premiere on October 8, 2024, at the 47th Mill Valley Film Festival,[7] then screened on October 12, 2024, at the 32nd Hamptons International Film Festival,[8] on October 19, 2024, at the 25th Newport Beach Film Festival,[9] on October 21, 2024, at the 22nd Morelia International Film Festival,[10] on February 15, 2025, at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival,[11] on Mach 7, 2025, at the 20th Durango Independent Film Festival,[12] and on April 11, 2025, at the Sarasota Film Festival.[13]
The film is scheduled for commercial release on August 21, 2025, in Peruvian theaters.[14]
Accolades
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25th Newport Beach Film Festival | Best Feature Narrative | Mistura | Won | [15] |
| Best Feature Narrative Screenplay | Won | ||||
| Best Feature Narrative Actress | Bárbara Mori | Won | |||
| 2025 | 20th Durango Independent Film Festival | Jury Award – Best Narrative Feature | Mistura | Won | [16] |
| Jury Award – Best Performance Female Actor Narrative Feature | Bárbara Mori | Won | |||
| Audience Award – Best Narrative Feature Film | Mistura | Won | |||
| Sarasota Film Festival | Best Narrative Feature | Won | [17] | ||
| 30th Stony Brook Film Festival | Jury Award – Best Feature | Won | [18] |
References
- ^ Arias, Por Cecilia (2025-06-25). "'Mistura': la película peruana de Bárbara Mori y Christian Meier ya tiene fecha de estreno en cines". Infobae (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ^ Fuente, Anna Marie de la (2022-11-11). "'La Mujer de Mi Hermano's' Barbara Mori, Christian Meier and Ricardo de Montreuil Reuniting for Culinary Drama, 'Mistura' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ^ Quispe, Harold (2025-07-08). "Bárbara Mori trabaja con la gastronomía peruana en el tráiler de 'Mistura', nueva película con Christian Meier". RPP (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ^ "Christian Meier regresa al cine peruano con "Mistura", una película junto a Bárbara Morí". Infobae (in European Spanish). 2022-12-06. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ^ Quispe, Harold (2025-07-08). "Bárbara Mori trabaja con la gastronomía peruana en el tráiler de 'Mistura', nueva película con Christian Meier". RPP (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ^ "MISTURA - Reparto Completo de MISTURA". Cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ^ "ESTRENO MUNDIAL DE "MISTURA"". Ellas Internacional (in Spanish). 2024-10-09. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ^ "Mistura". Hamptons International Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ^ "Mistura". Newport Beach Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ^ "MISTURA, de Ricardo de Montreuil, recibió una ovación por parte del público en el 22º FICM". Morelia International Film Festival (in Spanish). 2024-10-22. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ^ "Thank you, SBIFF! Mistura has an ENCORE screening at LA RIVIERA THEATER on FEB 15 at NOON, after two sold-out screenings last week at SBIFF. I'll be there for the Q&A—hope you can join us!". Instagram. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ^ "Mistura". Durango Independent Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Mistura". Sarasota Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ^ Ramirez, Fiorela (2024-10-18). "Ricardo de Montreuil, Iván Orlic y Christian Meier revelan la receta del éxito de "Mistura", la nueva película peruana". Revista COSAS PERÚ (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ^ "2024 Awards". Newport Beach Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ^ Green, Garry (2025-03-15). "'Mistura', 'Ultimate Citizens' and 'Porcelain War' Win Top Awards at Durango Independent Film Festival 2025". VIMooZ. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ Blauvelt, Christian (2025-04-14). "2025 Sarasota Film Festival Awards Anti Book-Banning 'The Librarians' Its Top Documentary Prize". IndieWire. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
- ^ Green, Garry (2025-07-27). "Mistura, 'Mad Bills to Pay' and Nawi Win Top Prizes at 30th Stony Brook Film Festival". VIMooZ. Retrieved 2025-08-18.