Peru is a place to die

Name: Peru is a place to die
Director: Víctor Augusto Mendívil
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026-10-24

2026 · 13 min · Documentary

Using footage filmed in Peru in 1950 by a foreigner, Víctor writes a letter to his son to question the country he will inherit: among heartbeats and ruins, he searches for a hope that still endures amid disillusionment.

Directed by Víctor Augusto Mendívil · Written by Víctor Augusto Mendívil

In theaters Oct 24, 2026

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The name Víctor Mendívil was the first label placed on my existence. Before me, other people were already called this: beloved and unknown individuals.

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