Moving around a city like Lima is tough. Now imagine using a wheelchair: it is not easy, and even less for the journey of the first Peruvian wheelchair rugby team (also known as quad rugby).

Enjoy this documentary film in the Culturaymi festival. “Rolling Strong” was made by the promising young Peruvian filmmaker, Marianela Vega. And the best of all, it is absolutely free!

What is THIS DOCUMENTARY FILM ABOUT?

"Rolling Strong" tells the story of the first Peruvian wheelchair rugby team. What is great about this documentary film is the stories of its main characters: men and women of different ages and from different socio-economic backgrounds. Their destinies will be shaped by their impairments, but have not been an obstacle for playing sports.

Another interesting fact about this film is the director’s ability to focus and tell stories related to human relationships.

Who is Marianela Vega?

Marianela is an outstanding documentary filmmaker, whose projects speak for themselves.

She has received many awards at national and international festivals. Her signature style and sensitivity when addressing social issues has led her to be recognized at many international festivals and galleries, including the Centro de Cultura Contemporánea de Barcelona, where she was selected as the artist of the month in December 2007. Her short film Conversations II (2007) has received eight awards, including best short film from CONACINE (Peru), best documentary film from Uframe Film Festival (Portugal), and best documentary short film from Cine Las Américas Film Festival in 2008. Her first full-length film “Rolling Strong” (2016) received the 2014 National Post-Production Award and the 2016 Distribution Award from the Peruvian Ministry of Culture.

The invitation has been made! Come to Culturaymi and enjoy watching the best Peruvian movies. Your eyes and pocketbook will thank you.

If you want to know more about the director, visit her website at http://www.marianelavega.com.

“Rolling Strong” documentary film By Marianela Vega (2015). Duration: 72 minutes

DATE: August 24, from 16:00 to 18:00

LOCATION: Auditorio Culturaymi