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Luisa Garcia Alva

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Luisa Garcia Alva

Luisa García Alva is a Peruvian documentary filmmaker, communications specialist, and cultural manager. Her work explores themes of memory and identity. She directed the short documentaries Artefacto (2007) and Hasta que regrese (2015). The latter was selected for festivals including the Lima Film Festival, Antofadocs, the Ícaro International Film Festival, and the Lebu International Film Festiva…

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How to live with...?How to live with...? · 2026
How to live with...?
2026
MovieDocumentary
Luisa is diagnosed with HIV. The fear of revealing this to her family and drives her to emigrate, but just as she begins to adapt to her new city, her plans change and she must return to her country. The film offers a contemporary look at HIV, providing an intimate portrait of relationships, family and the quest for identity.
Hasta que regreseHasta que regrese · 2015
Hasta que regrese
2015
Movie
A woman embarks on a journey to Paucartambo, the town where her family belongs. Amidst the preparations for the patron saint's festival, she meets a dancer who reveals to her the origin of his faith.

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