Pucallpa la Europea

Name: Pucallpa la Europea
Start: 2026-05-16
End: 2026-05-16
Location: AFS Cinema

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Elsa, a trans woman born in the Peruvian jungle, is deported from Paris to Lima after surviving prison, where she was enslaved by Sergio, whose obsession follows her even after release. Back home, she finds refuge with friends and meets Yena and Aymeric, a couple whose attraction to Elsa upends all three lives. As Sergio's threats close in, Elsa must choose between love, survival, and returning to Pucallpa to reclaim herself.

DIRECTOR(S)Santi Zegarra

DIRECTOR(S) BIOGRAPHYSanti Zegarra is a screenwriter, director, and producer based between Lima and Paris. His work moves across borders, blending personal exploration with a strong political and social consciousness. Through his films, he addresses urgent contemporary issues such as migration, sexual minorities, and the silenced voices of marginalized communities. He has directed two feature films, Rebirths (2018) and Pucallpa (2025), and is currently in post-production on his new documentary, The Unknown Hero.