Juliana (film)
# Juliana (film)

Juliana is a Peruvian drama film of 1989 by the directors Fernando Espìnoza and Alejandro Legaspi, creators of the Chaski Group, and starring Rosa Isabel Morfino.

It was the second feature film by the Chaski Group, after the film Gregorio of 1984. The film was a Peruvian box office success on its premiere (March 23, 1989), seen by 600,000 viewers in theaters. Juliana was financed by the German television channel ZDF.

## Synopsis

Juliana is a thirteen-year-old girl who runs away from home to get away from her stepfather's abuse. On the streets, she must face the struggle to survive. She soon discovers the marginalization girls face when trying to get street work and decides to cut her hair and disguise herself as a boy. She joins a group of boys who sing in Lima's microbuses, protected and exploited at the same time by a crook. Juliana's rebellious nature and her feminine strength lead her to head a child revolution.

## Cast

* Rosa Isabel Morfino as Juliana
* Julio Vega as Don Pedro
* Maritza Gutti as Juliana's mother
* Guillermo Esqueche as Juliana's stepfather
* Edward Centeno as "Clavito"
* David Zuñiga as "Cobra"
* Edward Alarcon as "Moni"
* Elio Osejo as "Loco"
* Josue Cruz as "Gusano"
* Jose Ballumbrosio as "Arañita"
* Miguel Ballumbrosio as "Pele"
* Kelly Kaseng as "Nabo"
* Martin Ijuma as "Jirafa"

## Awards

| Year | Award | Country | Category | Result |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | Havana Film Festival | Cuba | "Saúl Yelín" Prize from Latin American Filmmakers Committee | Won |
| 1989 | 39th Berlin International Film Festival | Germany | UNICEF Award | Won |
| 1989 | Festival de Cine Iberoamericano de Huelva | Spain | Colón de oro | Won |
| 1989 | Biarritz Film Festival | France | Makhila d'Or | Won |
| 1989 | Torino Film Festival | Italy | Achille Valdata Audience Award | Won |
| 1989 | Torino Film Festival | Italy | Prize of the City of Torino | Nominated |
| 1989 | Cartagena Film Festival | Colombia | Best film | Won |
| 1989 | Cartagena Film Festival | Colombia | OCIC Award | Won |
| 1989 | Cartagena Film Festival | Colombia | Cineclubs Award | Won |
| 1989 | Festroia International Film Festival | Portugal | Mejor realización | Won |
| 1989 | Festroia International Film Festival | Portugal | FIPRESCI Award | Won |
| 1989 | Festroia International Film Festival | Portugal | Special Jury Prize | Won |
