Mirage (1972 film)
Mirage (Spanish: Espejismo) is a 1972 Peruvian drama film directed by Armando Robles Godoy. Robles Godoy wrote the screenplay together with Bernardo Batievsky. It is the only Peruvian film to date to be nominated for a Golden Globe Award.
| Mirage | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Armando Robles Godoy |
| Produced by | Bernardo Batievsky |
| Written by | Bernardo Batievsky Armando Robles Godoy |
| Starring | Miguel Angel Flores |
| Cinematography | Mario Robles |
Release date |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | Peru |
| Language | Spanish |
Plot
A story about a young man who inherits a broken down estate at the edge of the Peruvian desert, with no explanation about the former owners or what had become of the once thriving house. By searching through the rocks and sands for relics, he discovers the answers to the mystery, told in flashback. The film combines the boy's search with other socio-economic issues relevant to Peru in a confusing, but insightful manner.
Cast
- Miguel Angel Flores - Juan
- Helena Rojo - Rina
- Hernán Romero - Father Jorge
- Orlando Sacha - Don Francisco
- Gabriel Figueroa - Professor
- Rómulo León - Gabriel
- Raquel Meneses - María
Awards and nominations
The film was selected as the Peruvian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 45th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.[1]
- Won
- Best Film
- Best Foreign Language Film
- Nominated
See also
- List of submissions to the 45th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of Peruvian submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References
- Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences