Designation of Origin (Spanish: Denominación de origen) is a 2024 Chilean mockumentary comedy film co-written, co-produced, co-edited and directed by Tomás Alzamora. It follows a social movement in San Carlos to obtain the designation of origin for the best longaniza in Chile.
Synopsis After unfairly losing the title of Chile's best longaniza, a social movement emerged in the small town of San Carlos, seeking to obtain the "designation of origin" and restore the dignity of an entire community.
Cast
Luisa Maravolí as Luisa Barrientos Roberto Betancourt as DJ Fuego Exequías Inostroza as uncle Lalo Alexis Marín as lawyer Peñailillo
Production Principal photography began in early November 2022 in San Carlos and Ñuble.
Release Designation of Origin had its world premiere on October 17, 2024, at the 31st Valdivia International Film Festival, then screened on December 2, 2024, at the 15th Iquique International Film Festival, on January 9, 2025, at the 6th Ñuble National Film Festival, at the end of January 2025 at the 17th Chilean Film Festival, on March 22, 2025, at the 32nd San Diego Latino Film Festival, and on April 3, 2025, at the 26th Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema.
It was commercially released on April 24, 2025, in Chilean theaters.
Accolades YearAward / FestivalCategoryRecipientResultRef.202431st Valdivia International Film FestivalBest FilmDesignation of OriginSpecial Jury PrizeAudience Award202517th Chilean Film FestivalBest FilmBest PerformanceLuisa Barrientos26th Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent CinemaInternational Competition - Best FilmDesignation of OriginBest DirectorTomás Alzamora29th Lima Film FestivalTrophy SpondylusDesignation of OriginBest ScreenplayTomás Alzamora & Javier Salinas
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