description Lima Film Festival Overview
The Lima Film Festival is an annual Peruvian film festival organized around the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru's Cultural Center in Lima. Its first edition took place in 1997 under the name Elcine Festival, and the event was conceived as a Latin American meeting of cinema. The program brings together films from Peru and other Latin American countries, with competitive screenings and cultural activities for audiences and filmmakers interested in regional cinema.
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When did the Lima Film Festival begin?
The festival's first edition took place in 1997 under the name Elcine Festival. It was created as a Latin American meeting point for cinema in Lima, Peru.
Where is the Lima Film Festival organized?
The festival is organized around the Cultural Center of the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru in Lima. That university connection is part of the event's institutional identity.
Is the Lima Film Festival focused on Latin American cinema?
Yes. Its founding purpose was to bring Latin American cinema together through a recurring festival in Peru.
What does the name Elcine Festival refer to?
Elcine Festival was the name used for the event's first edition in 1997. The festival later became known internationally as the Lima Film Festival.
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