Peruvian filmmaker Paolo Tizón shines in Karlovy Vary with "The Night Came", his cinematic debut

Peruvian filmmaker Paolo Tizón has taken an important step in his career by presenting his first film, "Night Came", at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic. This event, celebrating its 58th edition, has been the perfect stage for the world premiere of this production that promises to captivate audiences with its sensitive and profound portrayal of life in a military barracks. "Night Came" is a cinematic work that delves into the lives of a group of recruits preparing to fight in an area affected by drug trafficking in Peru, specifically in the Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM). The film, a co-production between Peru, Mexico, and Spain, falls under the "Next" category of the festival, which highlights emerging talent and innovative proposals from new directors on an international level. Paolo Tizón, trained at the prestigious Elías Querejeta film school in the Basque Country, Spain, has expressed that his cinematic work not only aims to explore relevant themes such as drug trafficking and the role of the Armed Forces, but also to rescue pre-Hispanic artistic expressions from his country and reflect on the construction of masculinities in today's society. In a complex political and social context in Peru, marked by institutional crisis and the threat of a law that could limit creative freedom in cinema, Tizón highlighted the importance of being able to present his film at a renowned international festival like Karlovy Vary. The director expressed his concern about the possibility of restrictive regulations stifling creativity and the diversity of voices in the Peruvian film industry. "Night Came" stands as a tribute not only to Tizón's talent but also to the legacy of Óscar Catacora, another talented Peruvian director who unfortunately passed away at a young age. The film, in its aesthetic and narrative proposal, seeks to honor Catacora's memory and continue the path of Peruvian cinematography towards new creative and discursive frontiers. The Karlovy Vary festival, known as a meeting place for quality cinema and cultural diversity, has enthusiastically welcomed Tizón's proposal, making it one of the most important bets of the current edition. The absence of Spanish-language feature films in the main section of the event further highlights the relevance of "Night Came" as a vibrant testimony of Latin American talent in the global film scene. At a crucial moment for the film industry in Peru, where the voices of creators and artists face challenges and uncertainties, Paolo Tizón's presence at a prestigious international festival like Karlovy Vary brings hope and opens new doors for Peruvian cinema on the global stage. "Night Came" is not just a film, it is a testimony of the passion and commitment of a new generation of filmmakers willing to tell stories that transcend borders and awaken consciences worldwide.