# Lina from Lima

Lina from Lima (Spanish: Lina de Lima) is a 2019 drama film written and directed by María Paz González in her directorial debut. Starring Magaly Solier. It won several awards including "Best Chilean Feature Film" and the Héctor Ríos Award for "Best Direction of Photography" at the Valdivia International Film Festival. It is a co-production between Chile, Peru and Argentina.
The film was named on the shortlist for Chilean's entry for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards, but it was not selected.

## Synopsis

Lina is a Peruvian migrant living in Chile, she supports her family from a distance by working for someone else in Santiago. This year, as she prepares for her annual Christmas trip to see her teenage son, Lina realizes he no longer needs her. Feeling emotionally displaced, she begins a journey where she redefines herself as she explores her own desires and identity.

## Cast

The actors participating in this film are:
* Magaly Solier as Lina
* Emilia Ossandon as Clara
* Herode Joseph as Maurice
* Betty Villalta as Betty
* Exequiel Alvear as Exequiel
* James González as Junior
* Cecilia Cartasegna as Alicia
* Edgardo Castro as Juan
* Javiera Contador as Carmen
* Sebastián Brahm as Manuel
* Alberto Tenorio as Walter
* Domitila Castillo as Lina's mother
* Ingrid Cevallos as Singer
* Miguel Perea as Cité's Owner
* Ítalo Suárez as Teacher 2
* Brian Montalvo as Dancer 1
* Diego Olivares as Dancer 2
* Ricardo León as Dancer 3
* Camilo Toro as Dancer 4
* Catalina Aros as Lina's double 1
* Geraldine Raud as Lina's double 2
* Félix Acosta as Boy in Lina's room
* Liliana Meza as Shop saleswoman

## Release

It had its world premiere on September 5, 2019, in the Discovery section of the Toronto International Film Festival. Its commercial release was scheduled for November 2019 in theaters in Chile and in Peru sometime in 2020. However, its release was delayed until March 19, 2020, due to the social outbreak that occurred in October. But it was delayed again due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, it was released on December 5, 2020, online to then premiere on March 24, 2022, in Peruvian theaters.

## Reception
### Critical reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 87% of 15 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.2/10.

### Accolades

| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result |
| 2019 | Valdivia International Film Festival | Best Chilean Feature Film | Lina from Lima | Won |
| 2019 | Valdivia International Film Festival | Héctor Ríos Award - Best Direction of Photography | Benjamín Echazarreta | Won |
| 2019 | Mar del Plata International Film Festival | Best Ibero-American Film | Lina from Lima | Nominated |
| 2020 | Chilean Film Festival | Best Actress | Magaly Solier | Won |
| 2020 | Quilpué Chilean Film Festival | Best Art Direction | Lina from Lima | Won |
| 2020 | Quilpué Chilean Film Festival | Best Male Cast | Lina from Lima | Won |
| 2020 | Quilpué Chilean Film Festival | Best Actress | Magaly Solier | Won |
| 2020 | Cleveland International Film Festival | New Directors Competition - Best Film | Lina from Lima | Won |
| 2020 | Miami International Film Festival | HBO Ibero-American Competition - Best Film | Lina from Lima | Nominated |
| 2020 | Miami International Film Festival | Jordan Ressler First Feature Award | Lina from Lima | Nominated |
| 2020 | Palm Springs International Film Festival | New Voices New Visions Award | Lina from Lima | Nominated |
| 2021 | Argentinean Film Critics Association Awards | Best Film in co-production with Argentina | Lina from Lima | Won |