Pantaleón y las visitadoras [Captain Pantoja and the Special Services]

(2002)/Peru | Spain/Spanish/ 137 min

Director: Francisco J. Lombardi

Plot Summary:

The Peruvian army captain Pantaleon Pantoja, a very serious and efficient officer, is chosen by his superiors to set up a special service of 'visitors' to satisfy the sexual needs of the soldiers posted on remote jungle outposts. At first unhappy about this assignment, he nonetheless puts his remarkable organizational skills in action and in a short time has his 'unit' running smoothly. In the home front things get complicated though; his wife dislikes his long hours and the secrecy surrounding his work, and he, despite being a dedicated husband, feels tempted by one of his "subordinates".

1] Cartagena Film Festival: Golden India Catalina Award, 2000: Best Actor, Best Film.

2] Cinema Brazil Grand Prize, 2003: Nominated: Best Foreign Language Film.

3] Festróia - Tróia International Film Festival, 2000: Silver Dolphin Award: Best Actor.

Nominated: Golden Dolphin Award: Best Film.

4] Goya Awards, 2000: Audience Award: Best Latin Film, Best Actor, Best Director.

Golden Kikito Award: Best Editing, Best Film, Best Screenplay.

Kikito Critics Prize: Francisco J. Lombardi.

5] Gramado Film Festival, 2000: Audience Award: Best Latin Film, Best Actor, Best Director.

Golden Kikito Award: Best Editing, Best Film, Best Screenplay.

Kikito Critics Prize: Francisco J. Lombardi.

6] Viña del Mar Film Festival, 2000: Audience Award: Francisco J. Lombardi.