Ashes, the Movie
| Ashes, the Movie | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Antonio Rodríguez Romaní |
| Written by | Antonio Rodríguez Romaní |
| Produced by | Antonio Rodríguez Romaní |
| Starring | Fredy Ortiz |
| Cinematography | Antonio Rodríguez Romaní |
| Edited by | Antonio Rodríguez Romaní |
| Music by | Uchpa |
Production company | Ayni Producciones |
Release dates |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | Peru |
| Languages | Spanish Quechua |
Ashes, the Movie (Spanish: Uchpa, la película) is a 2025 Peruvian biographical documentary film written, produced, edited, filmed and directed by Antonio Rodríguez Romaní.[1] It follows the life and work of musician Fredy Ortiz, founder of Uchpa, a Quechua-language hard rock and blues band.[2]
Synopsis
Fredy Ortiz, founder of the Quechua-language hard rock and blues band Uchpa, talks about his life before and after the band, from his student days to his role in the war against the Shining Path and the reason for forming the group.[3]
Narrator
- Fredy Ortiz
Release
The film had its world premiere on August 9, 2025, at the 29th Lima Film Festival as part of the Peruvian Competition.[4]
The film was commercially released on November 27, 2025, in Peruvian theaters.[5]
Accolades
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29th Lima Film Festival | Peruvian Competition - Best Film | Ashes, the Movie | Nominated | [6][7] |
References
- ^ Esquives, Carlos (2025-08-09). "Festival de Lima: "Uchpa, la película", la búsqueda del consuelo a través de la memoria - Cine Peruano". Cinencuentro (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ Gamboa, Yolanda (2025-08-19). "Uchpa: del quechua y el blues al cine nacional | Jornada" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ Calopiña, Milton (2025-08-07). "Festival de Lima: "Uchpa, la película" (2025), de Antonio Rodríguez - Cine Peruano". Cinencuentro (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "Uchpa, la película". Lima Film Festival.
- ^ Chamolí, Manuel (2025-11-27). "UCHPA: fecha de estreno y lo que se sabe de la nueva película peruana sobre la banda que llevó el rock andino a la pantalla grande". Cartelera Cine (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-11-30.
- ^ Morocho, Ana (12 August 2025). "Festival de Cine de Lima 2025: ocho producciones nacionales compiten y muestran la diversidad del cine peruano". Infobae (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 August 2025.
- ^ Marcos, Jazmín (18 August 2025). "Todas las películas ganadoras del 29 Festival de Cine de Lima: conoce quiénes arrasaron en la fiesta del cine latinoamericano". Infobae (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 August 2025.