| The Inheritance of Flora | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Augusto Tamayo San Roman |
| Screenplay by | Augusto Tamayo San Roman |
| Story by | Jimena Ortiz de Zevallos |
| Starring | Paloma Yerovi Diego Bertie Vanessa Saba Joaquin de Obergoso Jimena Lindo |
| Cinematography | Juan Durán |
| Edited by | Yvonne O'Higgins Pía Pardón |
| Music by | Miguel Figueroa Víctor Villavicencio |
| Production company | Argos Producciones Audiovisuales |
| Distributed by | Tondero Distribución |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 133 minutes |
| Country | Peru |
| Language | Spanish |
The Inheritance of Flora (Spanish: La herencia de Flora) is a 2024 Peruvian biographical historical drama film directed by Augusto Tamayo San Román who wrote the screenplay from a story by Jimena Ortiz de Zevallos. It stars Paloma Yerovi accompanied by Diego Bertie, who composed an original song, Albertro Ísola, Gonzalo Revoredo, Joaquín de Orbegoso and Jimena Lindo. It premiered on March 7, 2024, in Peruvian theaters.
Synopsis
Flora Tristan travels to Peru from France, escaping from her violent husband, and tries to reclaim a familiar fortune. When she arrives, her uncle Pio Tristan changes her mother's will and removes her name from the inheritance; however, she witnesses the difference between social classes and the brutality of slavery. When she returns to France she becomes a writer and fights for the rights of women and the working class. Throughout her life, she falls in love with several men and develops a romantic relationship with Polish aristocrat Olympe Chozodok, but decides to end her love life to focus on her work.
Cast
According to the official website, the principal cast are the following:
- Paloma Yerovi [es] as Flora Tristan
- Diego Bertie as Capitan Chabrie
- Silvana Cañote as Aline
- Joaquin de Obergoso as Chazal
- Vanessa Saba [es; ht] as Eleonor Blanc
- Mónica Sánchez as Mariscala Francisca
- Alberto Ísola [es; qu] as Piio Tristan
- Bruno Odar [es; qu] as Doctor Benitez
- Gonzalo Revoredo [es] as Coronel Escudero
Production
The movie began production at the end of 2021 and the shooting extended to mid-2022. The principal locations are Lima, Burdeos and Arequipa.
Accolades
| Year | Award / Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11th Huánuco Film Festival | Best Released Fiction Feature Film | The Inheritance of Flora | Nominated | |
| 2025 | 2024 APRECI Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Diego Bertie | Pending |
References
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