Pericles Mejía, film and theater actor, dies

Pericles Mejía left a Cinematic Legacy.

The Arc of His Career.

Details from an Unexpected Personal Life.

In a turn of events that has shocked the entire film community, Dominican actor and filmmaker Pericles Mejía has passed away.

The news was shared by his son, Marc Mejía, on his Instagram account, where he expressed his grief and disbelief.

Pericles Mejía made an indelible impact on the Dominican Republic’s film industry.

He will be warmly remembered and admired for his significant contributions to both film and theater.

This is how they confirmed his death

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“Today, an essential part of my life has departed. My father, Pericles Mejía, rests, and now I must wait to reunite with him when God wills,» expressed Marc Mejía.

«Everything I am today is because of what he instilled in me throughout his life,» he shared after the loss of his father, as reported by Listin Diario.

The Directorate General of Cinema, the governing body of the Dominican Republic’s film industry, also mourned Pericles Mejía’s passing.

In an official statement, they shared their sorrow over the loss of a cinematic luminary and emphasized the significance of his legacy in Dominican films.

They regret the departure of the actor

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«We deeply regret announcing the passing of an iconic figure in the Dominican film world, Pericles Mejía.»

«His contributions to Dominican cinema have been invaluable, and his legacy will forever remain on our screens and in our hearts,» the institution remarked.

«Pericles Mejía’s works as a director and producer of numerous films have resonated deeply with several generations,» they added.

«His fervor for filmmaking inspired us all, and his loss will be profoundly felt,» stated the General Directorate of Cinema.

«God rest his soul»

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Social media was awash with messages of condolences and tributes to Pericles Mejía. Friends, peers, and fans voiced their grief.

«We’ve lost a friend, one of our own, a collaborator, an extraordinary person», «Such heartbreaking news», were some of the sentiments shared online.

«Truly sad, may God grant him eternal peace,» were among the many comments, especially on the Directorate General of Cinema’s official account.

Born on December 4, 1943, in Santo Domingo, Pericles Mejía devoted his life to the arts, especially cinema and theater, according to Diario Libre.

Many facets

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Throughout his extensive career, he took on various roles — from filmmaker and drama director to cameraman and critic.

In 1960, he pursued Dramatic Art and later advanced his education in Theater and Audiovisuals in France in 1968.

He taught theater at the National School of Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Santo Domingo, leaving an enduring impression.

Besides teaching, Pericles Mejía engaged in the production and direction of several films and short films.

This was his brilliant career

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He served as a production assistant for William Friedkin’s «Sorcerer» in 1976 and later became the director of the Audiovisual Department at the Museum of Natural History in 1978.

Additionally, he founded the Kircher Cinematheque and was instrumental in establishing the National Cinematheque, as reported by Diario Libre.

His passion for films led him to direct numerous shorts and documentaries, as well as to engage in commercials and other film productions throughout his career.

As a film critic, Pericles Mejía made a significant impression on the Dominican press, writing for newspapers like La Noticia, El Sol, and El Nuevo Diario between 1978 and 1980.

Pericles Mejía was also a theater actor

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In addition to his work in the cinema, he also stood out as a theater actor and participated in various theater productions.

His legacy in Dominican cinema it is undeniable, having participated in emblematic films such as «La Fiesta del Chivo» by Luis Llosa, «Las Luciérnagas» by Roberto Minervini and many others.

Between 2002 and 2005, Pericles Mejía assumed the position of deputy director of the Cinemateca Nacional Dominicana, according to Diario Libre.

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