The Knife of Don Juan or The Blade of Don Juan (Spanish: La navaja de Don Juan) is a 2013 comedy-drama film written, directed and co-produced by Tom Sanchez in his directorial debut. The film stars JC Montoya and Rodrigo Viaggio.
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Synopsis
The relationship of two brothers will be defined by a game of forces and a party where the youngest of them hopes to lose his virginity. But as events unfold, the boys must overcome rivalries that, after a fight, suddenly send things spiraling out of control.
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:
JC Montoya as Walter Alfaro
Rodrigo Viaggio as Mario Alfaro
Irma Maury as Grandma
Antonio Arrué as Uncle umberto
Viviana Andrade as Jenni Alfaro
Jorge Gutiérrez as Crazy Face
Nataniel Sánchez as Ana
Fernando Petong as Juan Carlos Alfaro
Jimena Venturo as Vanesa
Deyssi Pelaez as Carmen Rosa
Sebastian Rubio as Guillermo
Jaime Calle as Upset Player
Production
Financing
In 2012, it won the Post-Production Feature Film Project Contest where he received S/.210,000 to complete the post-production stage.
Filming
The film was recorded in different locations in Lima such as Rímac and Quinta Heeren in Barrios Altos.
Release
The film initially premiered in November 2013 at the Austin, Texas Film Festival. The film was commercially released on September 24, 2015, in Peruvian theaters.
Reception
The film managed to attract 4,224 viewers throughout its run in theaters.