Francisco Ríos Telles
Directing
Biography
Francisco Ríos Telles (born September 4, 2001) is a film director, screenwriter, and editor. He is originally from Lima, Peru, and is the son of philosopher and writer Arturo Ríos and psychologist Elena Telles. He graduated from the Peruvian School of Cinematographic Industry in 2023. He is known for telling stories in the fantasy genre. In his work, he seeks to reflect the loneliness of his characters, whose goal is often to find something or someone that makes them feel less alone. Additionally, the figure of the "Individual" vs. the "System" is always present. Fantasy is a key pillar of his filmography, as he uses this canvas to have the freedom to employ metaphors and take his stories to a more conceptual level.
Known For
One gray and routine day, a lonely young man is visited by an extraordinary being.
Fruna
In an apocalyptic future, a young couple of survivors invade an abandoned house in search of shelter and supplies to continue their journey to the other side of the hills, where a stable and safe community of survivors is said to exist. However, they are both unaware that a violent hunter lives inside the house, along with a bloodthirsty creature.
THIEVES UNDER THE MOON
In a city where young people disappear, Anya goes through the process of losing her best friend, Mayra, after she transfers to another school. Anya's loneliness and sadness attract Orion, an alien who attaches to her head, but which no one else sees. He manipulates Anya's dreams to convince her to go to his planet, but she clings to her chaotic reality.
The Head-Eater
Somewhere in a distopic future a couple of recyclers try to protect their daughter from a dangerous scrap dealer.
The Junk Princess
Alejandro and Leandra, two office workers who are victims of an oppressive system, seek freedom through play, bringing out their most primitive side.
Herbie
In a desperate attempt to sing, a mute servant steals potions from a conceited and dangerous warlock.
Magic Hour
Denisse, a young trans woman, witnesses the murder of a sex worker while finishing a dance rehearsal. The killer, realizing that Denisse has witnessed this, begins to chase her through the streets of Lima to try to kill her as well. Denisse enacts her chase and death through a voguing choreography.