In the eyes of Marina Peralta, the pride and joy he experiences when talking about Jayro Bustamantenot only as a producer and filmmaker, but also as a human being, as well as the mother and son relationship they have cultivated throughout life.
According to his own story, Peralta currently lives in Panajachel, Sololáwhere Bustamante grew and where he has developed some of his film projects. For many years, he worked in the field of public health in that municipality.
“In addition to public health and social work, I also liked to make cinema,” says Peralta. This is reflected in much of the work of The production housewhere he works along with Bustamante.
Peralta tells how he started the way for a film career in which several family members were involved and where his role as a mother was crucial.
Being a filmmaker: a talent that Marina Peralta discovered in her son as a child
Peralta says that, from childhood, His son showed a particular interest in films and even manifested it during games with other children.
This hobby, which began as a game, took shape during Jayro Bustamante’s youth. At that time, Peralta’s support was fundamental, since he states that “I would never cut your child’s wings”, Explaining that he would always support him in everything he wanted to undertake.
When his son traveled to France to study languages and cinema, although he felt nostalgia for his departure, he continued to support him morally and maintained frequent communication: “We have always been close, even he accompanied me to my health visits,” Peralta narrates.
However, telephone communication was complex at that time, since the cards lasted only 15 minutes. Despite this, they remained united.
The return to Guatemala: the beginning of the production house
Peralta has been involved in all his son’s productions. From the first short films to its best -known feature films such as Ixcanul, The Llorona and Ritathe support of a mother has been present at every step that Bustamante gives in her film career.
In that sense, remember that, at the beginning of the project, He read a lot about cinema to understand everything that implies the production of a film.
In the case of filming IxcanulPeralta says that this film was crucial for the foundation of the production house, a company of which is a legal and producer representative.
This journey has not been free of challenges. Mother and son faced challenges with the arrival of the pandemic, since the projections of The Llorona And the production of Rita. However, he says they managed to get ahead.
Marinita’s legacy in the life of Jayro Bustamante
Peralta mentions that her son usually calls her “Marinita”, anecdote that portrays the emotional closeness between them. In that sense, he says that he never imagined being part of the film industry: “I never thought to be part of a production. I dedicated myself to my work and retired, then supported my husband with some businesses. ”
Now that it is part of the production house, he reiterates that his support is still valid towards his children, especially from a moral perspective. Despite the distance during his stay in Europe and the challenges of the pandemic, the link between mother and son remains.
What would you say to other Guatemalan mothers?
When asked if he had any advice for other mothers in Guatemala, he emphasized that it is essential to support children in their professional and personal projects: “You have to educate them and then release them”, He mentions.
In addition, it emphasizes that it is important to allow them to dedicate themselves to the activities they like, as well as cultivate a good relationship with them.
“Personally, I feel very proud of all my children,” he concludes.