Daniel Rodríguez Risco's Peruvian film 'Cuadrilátero' is still receiving international recognition in 2025, garnering awards and official selections at various film festivals. The film's unique exploration of family dynamics and striking visual language continue to be praised by critics and audiences alike.
Recently, 'Cuadrilátero' has won several awards including Best Film, Best Screenplay, Best Leading Actress & Best Art Direction at Fixion Fest 2025 in Chile. It also received the Critic's Award for Best Film at the Punta del Este International Film Festival 2025 in Uruguay, Best Foreign Film at the Jagran Film Festival 2025 in India, Best Non-European Dramatic Feature Film at the ÉCU – The European Independent Film Festival 2025 in France, and Best Feature Film at the Madrid Festival de Cine de las Américas 2025 in Spain.
The film, which had its world premiere in March 2024, tells the story of Adriana, who believes a family should only consist of four members. The arrival of her third child throws her meticulously ordered life into chaos, leading to a macabre struggle for a place within the family. The cast includes Lizet Chávez, Amil Mikati, Gonzalo Molina, and Valentina Saba.