The Legend of the Last Inca
| The Legend of the Last Inca | |
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 Promotional release poster | |
| Directed by | Tito Catacora |
| Written by | Óscar Catacora |
| Produced by | Tito Catacora |
| Starring | Edwin F. Riva Maribet Berrocal |
| Cinematography | Julio Gonzales Tito Catacora |
| Edited by | Tito Catacora |
Production company | Cine Aymara Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | Peru |
| Languages | Aymara Quechua Spanish |
The Legend of the Last Inca (Spanish: Los indomables, lit. 'The indomitables') is a 2024 Peruvian historical drama film produced, edited and directed by Tito Catacora and written by Óscar Catacora.[1][2] Starring Edwin F. Riva and Maribet Berrocal.[3] It follows the rebellion of the Amaru-Kataristas Aymara organized by Sapa Inca and Gregoria Apaza against the Spanish conquerors for the liberation of the indigenous population.[4]
Synopsis
In 1781, the Amaru-Katarista revolutionary forces occupied the southern Peruvian highlands. Sapa Inca, the last descendant of the Aymara Incas, and his wife, Gregoria, decided to continue the indigenous uprising against the Spanish oppressors. However, in a tumultuous time, an obsession with the cause of freedom, love in times of chaos, and betrayal among the brotherhood unleashed a series of tragedies.[5]
Cast
- Edwin F. Riva as Sapa Inca
- Maribet Berrocal as Gregoria Apaza
- Diego Alonzo Aguilar as Corregidor González
- Amiel Cayo as Cacique Tankara
- Fernando Ichuta as Ankuwillka
- Jean L. Jarama as Corregidor Morcillo
- Sylvia Majo as Mestizo Woman
- Francisco F. Torres as General Patricio
- Carlos Victoria as Father Leonor
- Oscar R. Yepez as Marshal Martinez
Release
The film had its world premiere on August 10, 2024, at the 28th Lima Film Festival as part of the Peruvian Competition.[6]
Accolades
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28th Lima Film Festival | Peruvian Competition - Best Film | The Legend of the Last Inca | Nominated | [7] |
References
- ^ García, Marta. "Tito Catacora, cineasta aymara: "somos un país multicultural, multiétnico y multilingüístico"". LatAm cinema. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ Barrientos, Estefany (2024-08-27). "Tito Catacora: "Darle la libertad de hacer cine a un pueblo originario no les conviene"". La República (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ Barrientos, Estefany (2024-08-14). "Festival de Cine de Lima: La actriz que da vida a Gregoria Apaza en Los Indomables". La República (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ Alzada, Mano (2025-05-27). "El cine peruano viene del sur: el aporte de los cineastas Catacora". Mano Alzada (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ Gonzáles, Mila (2024-08-09). "Cine peruano: "Los indomables" de Tito Catacora llega a Arequipa con el Festival de Cine de Lima". El Búho (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Los indomables". Lima Film Festival.
- ^ "¡Estos son los ganadores del 28 Festival de Cine de Lima PUCP!". festivaldelima.com (in Spanish). August 17, 2024. Archived from the original on August 18, 2024. Retrieved August 17, 2024.