Lost Chapters (Los capítulos perdidos), the Venezuelan drama and narrative feature debut of writer-director Lorena Alvarado, will be released in the US by New York-based distributor Several Futures.
In the film starring Ena Alvarado, Ignacio Alvarado, and Adela Rodríguez, Alvarado delivers a poetic and atmospheric exploration of memory, displacement, and literary mystery set against the backdrop of a changing Venezuela.
Following its world premiere at FIDMarseille and its North American premiere at New Directors/New Films, the 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.
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.
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.
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