Ceviche Film Explores the Culture and Heritage Behind Peru’s Iconic Dish

A new culinary documentary arrived in movie theaters on September 10. Specifically, the Ceviche film showcases the traditions, landscapes, and personal stories behind Peru’s most celebrated dish. The 75-minute feature represents a co-production between Peruvian and Brazilian film companies. Director Fernando Landavere led the project, starring acclaimed chef Rodrigo Fernandini.

From Coastal Inlets to Manhattan

The documentary takes viewers on a visual journey connecting ancestral culinary origins with modern global trends. Production crews filmed on location across coastal Chiclayo, historic Cusco, urban Lima, and New York City. Along the way, the feature explores up to 17 regional variations of the traditional seafood preparation.

Rather than offering a simple cooking tutorial, the story highlights the human communities safeguarding these recipes:

• Artisanal fishermen navigating the Pacific Ocean to catch the daily harvest.
• Andean farmers cultivating native chili peppers, sweet potatoes, and corn varieties.
• Traditional coastal families passing down culinary techniques through multiple generations.

The film’s soundtrack features prominent Peruvian musicians, including rock band Mar de Copas, Andean singer Killary Catácora, and Jorge Miranda. This artistic presentation complements recent international marketing efforts, including Canatur at IFTM Top Resa, to promote national heritage abroad.

UNESCO Recognition and Global Tour

The release comes at a significant historical moment. UNESCO recently declared the traditional practices and knowledge associated with ceviche as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In addition, Film in Peru, a specialized initiative from Promperú, supported the production to promote Peruvian destinations as top-tier filming locations.

Following its initial screening at the Lima Film Festival, the movie entered nationwide commercial theaters. Producers are now coordinating an international festival tour across Latin America, the United States, and Europe. Ultimately, the documentary serves as a cinematic invitation for food lovers and global travelers to discover Peru’s rich biodiversity and warm hospitality.