Lima Is Burning (Spanish: Arde Lima) is a 2023 Peruvian documentary film written, co-produced and directed by Alberto Castro. [1] It follows the personal and professional lives of a group of Peruvian drag queens in a still very conservative country. [2] It is the third film of Castro's documentary trilogy about LGBTIQ+ in Peru following Drag Invasion (2020) and Salir del clóset (2022). [3]
Fifteen drag artists face a still very conservative Peruvian society, in heels, with bright dresses and well-placed wigs. These multicolored, radiant and multi-talented characters defend the freedom to be oneself, express oneself and dress freely, while along the way they reveal family fissures, unconditional friendships and dreams in the making. [4]
The documentary features the testimonies of: [5] [1] [6]
It had its world premiere on November 15, 2023, at the 9th University of Lima Film Week, [7] then was commercially released on May 30, 2024, in Peruvian theaters. [8]