Madeinusa - Peruvian Film

Madeinusa



This is the last film that my wife and I watched this past weekend. I had bought the dvd on Ebay since it is set in Peru, the director is Peruvian, the star is Peruvian and my wife is as well. At first I didn't think she would like it but it turns out that she very much did. One thing I didn't consider was that Sunday was Easter and the film is set in Holy Week so that turned out to be an interesting coincidence.

The film follows a young woman named Madeinusa (pronounced Mah-day-en-oos-sah) who desires to leave her small town as her mother did before her. The people there are from Indian stock and speak Quechua (a native language) as well as Spanish. The town doesn't have a telephone or much else in the way of modern conveininces. Her father is the mayor and has an unhealthy obsession with her. Her younger sister is extremely jealous and doesn't understand why she would want to leave. A stranger comes to town during their Holy Week celebration which doesn't sit well with the townspeople. They have an unusual belief that during the period of Good Friday to Easter morning (from when Jesus Christ died and was resurrected that God is dead and there is no sin. Anything is allowed from theft, to sex to incest with no punishment or guilt. Madeinusa is enthralled with the stranger and wants him to take her with him when he leaves town. I won't ruin it and say how the movie ends but I will say that I didn't see the ending coming.

Overall is was a very good film that showed a direct look at what some small towns are like in the Peruvian provinces. It's a completely different way of life that really doesn't exist much in this country anymore. I recommend this film for those who like to experience new things in life. It's hard to believe that this was Magaly Solier's (Madeinusa) first time acting, she does a wonderful job.

2010 Pan Jiu Jitsu Championships AND 1st Peru Open International de Jiu Jitsu

I just came across this today while perusing the Gracie Magazine site (www.graciemag.com and I still haven't figured out how to do a link) so i thought why not throw it up on the site. If you like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and/or submission grappling (and I do) then this is for you. If not, well just move along then. The 2010 Pan Jiu Jitsu Championships will be streamed live on April 11th via the internet for the first time ever for free thanks to Budo Videos. So if you're like me and unable to travel to Irvine, Ca to watch in person then just jump online and satisfy your grappling urges.



Also, while on the Gracie Mag site I came across this bit of news concerning Jiu Jitsu, surfing and Peru. On April 25th the 1st Peru Open International de Jiu Jitsu will be held with competitors coming from Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, Costa Rica and Chile, featuring seminars and surfing competition for black belts. Surfing goes hand in hand with Jiu Jitsu in Brazil as many top level guys like Rickson and Royler Gracie are avid surfers. If you're going to be in Peru don't miss this event. Of course I won't be able to attend unless I somehow win the lottery before then. My wife is from Peru and we were able to bring our son for a vist in 2008 so that her family could see him. Money is tight right now but we're hoping to go again, perhaps next year. This looks to be a very cool event that will only showcase how Jiu Jitsu is growing in Peru.