Peruvian cinema revives the tragedy of Yungay: the earthquake of '70.

Peruvian cinema is preparing to relive one of the most impactful tragedies in its recent history through the film "Yungay: the 70 earthquake," directed by Peruvian filmmaker Max Castillo. The film aims to honor the memory of the more than twenty thousand people who lost their lives in the earthquake and landslide that buried the town of Yungay in Áncash in 1970. In an exclusive interview with the newspaper El Comercio, Max Castillo shared details about the creation process of this film, inspired by real testimonies of survivors who experienced the tragedy firsthand. The director is committed to presenting a fiction that reflects the strength and will of the Andean people to overcome adversity. One of the main motivations behind this project was the lack of awareness and knowledge about the magnitude and consequences of the disaster in Yungay. Many people are unaware of the details of the landslide that buried the town after the earthquake, and the film aims to fill that informational gap and raise awareness about the importance of preventing future tragedies. However, the news of the film has sparked controversy on social media, where criticisms have been expressed towards the performance of the protagonist, Flor Castillo, and the intentions behind the project have been questioned. In response, the director defended the actress's performance and assured that the film is not seeking to profit from the tragedy, but rather to pay tribute to the victims and raise awareness about the history of Yungay. One of the biggest challenges in bringing this story to the screen has been finding the balance between fiction and reality, trying to faithfully recreate the events that occurred in Yungay in 1970. The director aims to depict both the heart-wrenching moments of the tragedy and the moments of hope and bravery of the survivors. To recreate the impact of the landslide on screen, the film's team will use special effects and 3D reconstruction techniques to bring the town of Yungay to life and recreate the devastation caused by the natural disaster. The goal is to convey the magnitude of the tragedy and highlight the resilience of the Peruvian people in the face of adversity. "Yungay: the 70 earthquake" promises to be an emotional and moving film that seeks to rescue the memory of one of the most tragic events in Peruvian history. Through the big screen, it is hoped that this film will sensitize the audience about the importance of remembering and learning from traumatic events of the past to prevent them from recurring in the future.