New York-based distributor Several Futures has announced the upcoming U.S. theatrical release of Lost Chapters / Los capítulos perdidos, the debut narrative feature by writer-director Lorena Alvarado.
Following its world premiere at FIDMarseille and its North American premiere at New Directors/New Films, the acclaimed Venezuelan film will open on Friday, July 24, with an exclusive engagement at the IFC Center in New York City, followed by a rollout in select cities. Opening weekend at the IFC Center will also feature filmmaker Q&As.
A striking new voice in contemporary Latin American cinema, Alvarado delivers a poetic and atmospheric exploration of memory, displacement, and literary mystery set against the backdrop of a changing Venezuela.
Lost Chapters follows Ena, who returns home to Caracas after years spent living abroad. Upon her arrival, she finds herself caught between two worlds in transition: her grandmother is rapidly losing her memory, while her father spends his days searching for rare and forgotten Venezuelan books for his bookstore. Ena's trajectory changes when she discovers a mysterious postcard hidden among the shelves, prompting her to embark on a journey through the city in search of a long-forgotten writer.
Marked by its stunning cinematography and intimate storytelling, Lost Chapters is a haunting meditation on what we leave behind and how we reconstruct our personal histories. With Caracas serving as both a vibrant and melancholic backdrop, Alvarado's debut balances a tender family portrait with a quiet literary mystery, exploring the fragile boundary between memory, history, and fiction.
