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Yiddá Eslava Apologizes On Air After Backlash to Plea for 'La Habitación Negra'

Her indie thriller has struggled at the box office, with screenings reduced in many cinemas.

Overview

  • On El Reventonazo de la Chola, Eslava said she never intended to pressure viewers and apologized to anyone who felt uncomfortable.
  • Exhibitors have removed the film from numerous theaters, leaving only a limited run in select venues such as some Cineplanet locations.
  • In an RPP interview, she said her message sought support for Peruvian independent cinema and highlighted limited marketing and competition from higher-budget releases like Chavín de Huántar.
  • Eslava argued that earlier accusations by Natalia Otero harmed her public image and contributed to negative perceptions of the movie.
  • Streaming availability has not been confirmed, while social-media posts describe very low attendance, including widely shared clips of near-empty screenings.