Winner: Ibero-American Award
Director Augusto Zegarra and Producer Paloma Iturriaga are expected to attend the January 6t, January 8th, and January 11th screenings.
Film Festival 2026
film synopsis
In South America, more than 10 million people speak Quechua, yet no film has ever been dubbed in the language. Determined to change that, Cusco radio host and dubbing artist Fernando Valencia—aided by his young son Dylan—recreates famous movie scenes in Quechua and shares them online. But his ultimate dream is to dub his favorite film, The Lion King. Director Augusto Zegarra’s award-winning debut documentary reveals, through Fernando’s quest, how dubbing in an endangered language can transcend entertainment to become a powerful act of preservation and resistance. Winner: Best New Documentary Director, Tribeca.