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THE FALL OF FUJIMORI
AN ELLEN PERRY FILM
When democracy and terrorism collide.
One man’s story - One nation’s struggle
Theatrical Premiere @ Film Forum – New York’s leading movie house for independent premieres and repertory (209 West Houston Street, btw 6th Ave and Varick)
January 18 – 31, 2006
Q&A with Director Ellen Perry on Wed, Jan 18th and Thu, Jan 19th at 8 pm.
To purchase advance tickets.
For more info about THE FALL OF FUJIMORI.
* WORLD PREMIERE – 2005 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
* Grand Jury Prize – Independent Film Festival of Boston
* Director’s Choice – Biografilm Festival, Bologna, Italy
* Special Jury Prize – Milan Film Festival, Italy
* Audience Choice – Toronto International Latin Film Festival, Toronto
* Nominee, Best Documentary Screenplay – Writers Guild of America (WGA)
Official Selection:
San Francisco, Sydney, Melbourne, Milan, São Paulo, Sheffield, Lima, Brasilia, Florida, Chicago, Hot Docs, Atlanta, Leeds, Hamptons, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Asian American International Film Festival, NY, Seoul, Kathmandu, Leipzig, Asian Pacific American Film Festival, Washington, DC, Camden, Maine, Detroit, SouthSide Film Festival, PA, Los Angeles Latino International Festival, Hawaii International Film Festival
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THE STORY
Two decades before America launched its "War on Terror," Peru was engaged in its own battle with deadly insurgent groups. By the time Alberto Fujimori emerged as a dark horse to capture Peru's highest office in 1990, the Shining Path rebels controlled over 40% of the country. Fujimori was determined to rub out the terrorists and showed little restraint in doing so. He fired congress, reined in the press, activated military tribunals, and allowed death squads to do their dirty work, all in the name of fighting terrorism. His Draconian methods paid off, at least initially. Although he largely defeated the terrorists, the power structure he built became an authoritarian machine that collapsed under its own corrupt ways, leading Fujimori to flee to Japan in 2000.
It is here, in Japan, that filmmaker Ellen Perry captures an intimate and shocking interview, unprecedented in its access and scope. Fujimori comes across as deferential, gracious and sincere in his concern for his homeland -- an image fiercely at odds with his reputation. Today Fujimori is on Interpol's Most Wanted List for corruption and murder.
Undeterred by the indictments and Peru’s recent denial of his formal application to run for president in the 2006 elections, Fujimori continues to proclaim his innocence from Chile where he sits in a prison cell awaiting a decision on his extradition.
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THE FALL OF FUJIMORI
AN ELLEN PERRY FILM
When democracy and terrorism collide.
One man’s story - One nation’s struggle
Theatrical Premiere @ Film Forum – New York’s leading movie house for independent premieres and repertory (209 West Houston Street, btw 6th Ave and Varick)
January 18 – 31, 2006
Q&A with Director Ellen Perry on Wed, Jan 18th and Thu, Jan 19th at 8 pm.
To purchase advance tickets.
For more info about THE FALL OF FUJIMORI.
* WORLD PREMIERE – 2005 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
* Grand Jury Prize – Independent Film Festival of Boston
* Director’s Choice – Biografilm Festival, Bologna, Italy
* Special Jury Prize – Milan Film Festival, Italy
* Audience Choice – Toronto International Latin Film Festival, Toronto
* Nominee, Best Documentary Screenplay – Writers Guild of America (WGA)
Official Selection:
San Francisco, Sydney, Melbourne, Milan, São Paulo, Sheffield, Lima, Brasilia, Florida, Chicago, Hot Docs, Atlanta, Leeds, Hamptons, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Asian American International Film Festival, NY, Seoul, Kathmandu, Leipzig, Asian Pacific American Film Festival, Washington, DC, Camden, Maine, Detroit, SouthSide Film Festival, PA, Los Angeles Latino International Festival, Hawaii International Film Festival
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THE STORY
Two decades before America launched its "War on Terror," Peru was engaged in its own battle with deadly insurgent groups. By the time Alberto Fujimori emerged as a dark horse to capture Peru's highest office in 1990, the Shining Path rebels controlled over 40% of the country. Fujimori was determined to rub out the terrorists and showed little restraint in doing so. He fired congress, reined in the press, activated military tribunals, and allowed death squads to do their dirty work, all in the name of fighting terrorism. His Draconian methods paid off, at least initially. Although he largely defeated the terrorists, the power structure he built became an authoritarian machine that collapsed under its own corrupt ways, leading Fujimori to flee to Japan in 2000.
It is here, in Japan, that filmmaker Ellen Perry captures an intimate and shocking interview, unprecedented in its access and scope. Fujimori comes across as deferential, gracious and sincere in his concern for his homeland -- an image fiercely at odds with his reputation. Today Fujimori is on Interpol's Most Wanted List for corruption and murder.
Undeterred by the indictments and Peru’s recent denial of his formal application to run for president in the 2006 elections, Fujimori continues to proclaim his innocence from Chile where he sits in a prison cell awaiting a decision on his extradition.
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