Bus

Lima has some of the worst traffic in the world, with commuters spending up to four hours a day stuck in public transport, with no solution in sight. "Bus" was born out of my frustration with this reality and the contradictions in how we navigate public transport.

The film explores not just the act of giving up a seat, but the motivations behind it. Do we act out of genuine empathy, social pressure, or the need for approval? How much are we willing to sacrifice our own needs for others? And how do these everyday choices reflect the deeper dysfunction at the heart of urban traffic? I hope the audience see themselves in the film and question their own motivations, even if just for a moment.

Since filming in Lima’s chaotic streets was impossible, we recreated the setting using green screens at the CREA studio of Universidad de Lima, combining 360° footage with real ambient sound. After a year and a half of meticulous post-production, "Bus" came to life as a dark comedy that reflects on civic values and human behavior in the city with the worst traffic in Latin America.

The trailer has become one of the most-watched Peruvian trailers of the year on TikTok, reaching over 4.2 million organic views, 500,000 likes, and 5000 comments. It has resonated deeply with people's experiences on public transport in Peru.