La Hija Cóndor wins the Arthouse Cinema Award at Cinélatino Toulouse • CICAE

During the 37th edition of Cinélatino – Rencontres de Toulouse, the film “La Hija Cóndor” by Álvaro Olmos Torrico won the Arthouse Cinema Award in the 44th “Cinéma en Construction” section, dedicated to films in post-production.

The jury, formed by Camilla Baier of Invisible Women in Edinburgh, UK (representing CICAE), together with Martin Jérôme (Condor Distribution, France) and Enrico Dirksen (Piffl Medien, Germany) stated as following:

“We would like to award a film that tells a tender and moving story of transition, but also of modernity and tradition. A film that, while seen through a very specific cultural lens, remains universal.

We were captivated by the elaborated simplicity of the cinematography and aesthetics, the two spectacular lead actresses, and the breathtaking setting of the Andes.

We are delighted to present this award to La Hija Cóndor by Álvaro Olmos Torrico from Bolivia."

Clara is a young Quechua midwife who sings to ease the pain of pregnant women. Her mother, Ana, an experienced midwife, sees this gift as a miracle from the gods. Influenced by a friend and after an argument with her mother, Clara decides to leave for the city. The community suffers mysterious deaths of animals and crops, which the villagers attribute to Clara’s departure as a divine punishment. Determined, her mother sets out for the city to search for Clara and bring her back.

Directed by: Álvaro Olmos Torrico

Written by: Álvaro Olmos Torrico

Cinematographer: Nicolás Wong

Editing: Álvaro Olmos Torrico

Cast: Maria Magdalena SANIZO, Marisol VALLEJOS, Nely HUAYTA

Production:

The CICAE Arthouse Cinema Award was conceived as an impetus for a film to have a wider recognition as a work of art and to stand as a mark of quality for cinema-goers and cinephiles.