El Candidato () is a 2016 Peruvian political comedy satire film written and directed by Alvaro Velarde. Starring Manolo Rojas, Hernán Vidaurre and Guillermo Rossini. The film premiered on July 21, 2016, in Peruvian theaters. It won at the Figueira Film Art de Portugal Film Festival in the category of Best Screenplay.
Synopsis
The story of four politicians who want to reach the presidential seat and their strategies to increase their popularity, along with the influence of their families and campaign teams.
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:
Manolo Rojas as Napoleón Cordoba
Hernán Vidaurre as Ego Pereira
Guillermo Rossini as Mr. Huapaya
Giovanna Castro as Ego's Advisor
Alberick Garcia Cerna as Amaru Huapaya
Bernie Paz as Mickey
César Ritter as Honorato Contreras
David Villanueva as Spanish Advisor
Production
The filming was divided into 2 parts, the first stage began on December 13, 2015, and ended on the 23rd of the same month. The second stage began in mid-January.