Arequipa (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1981, Arequipa is a notable film directed by Barbara Hammer, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. “Shot in the Peruvian convent of Santa Catalina, AREQUIPA analogizes the building blocks of film (frames, color and black and white stocks, negative reversal, superimpositions) to the frames of architecture (doorways, windows, walls, corridors). The confinement of the frame, the convent, changed for Hammer as she realized there could be beauty and a self-willed delineation of activity within the ‘imprisoning’ frame.” – Kathleen Hulser, Centre Pompidou Brochure, 1985
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Arequipa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arequipa page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Arequipa (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Arequipa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Arequipa worth watching?
- Arequipa holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Arequipa released?
- Arequipa was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.