Cuarencena (lit. 'Quarandinner') is a 2023 Dominican black comedy-drama film written and directed by David Maler.[1] Starring Frank Perozo, Nashla Bogaert, Luis José Germán and Elizabeth Chahín.[2] It premiered on March 16, 2023, in Dominican theaters.[3]
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| Directed by | David Maler |
| Written by | David Maler |
| Produced by | Nashla Bogaert Rafael Elias Munoz |
| Starring | Frank Perozo Nashla Bogaert Luis José Germán Elizabeth Chahín |
| Cinematography | Luis Enrique Carrión |
| Edited by | Pablo Chea Israel Cárdenas |
| Music by | John Benitez |
Production companies | Cacique Films Lantica Media |
Release date |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Language | Spanish |
It was selected as the Dominican entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards[4] and for the Best Ibero-American Film at the 38th Goya Awards.[5]
Synopsis
editA chef and his wife host a soiree in their luxurious colonial apartment despite a nationwide curfew. 7 friends, under quarantine, who will not be able to leave until the curfew is lifted the next morning.[6]
Cast
editThe actors participating in this film are:[7]
- Frank Perozo as El Chompi
- Nashla Bogaert as Carmen
- Luis José Germán as Mateo
- Elizabeth Chahín as Aurora
- Richarson Díaz as Jorge
- Freddy Ginebra as Father
- Soraya Pina as Claudia
- Isabel Spencer as Joana 'Jojo'
- Joshua Wagner as Jonás
Production
editPrincipal photography began in December 2020 at the facilities of the Pinewood Dominican Republic Studios.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ "Se estrena 'Cuarencena': la película dominicana que te hará reír del encierro". Cine Dominicano (in Spanish). 2023-03-15. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
- ^ "Nashla Bogaert y David Maler estrenarán este jueves su nueva película "Cuarencena"". El Nuevo Diario (República Dominicana) (in Spanish). 2023-03-15. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
- ^ "Cuarencena, de David Maler, llega a los cines 16 de marzo". Hoy Digital. 2023-03-15. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
- ^ Pond, Steve (2023-10-31). "89 Films Enter International Race at 96th Academy Awards". TheWrap. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ "Anuncian películas aspirantes al Goya Iberoamericano". Prensa Latina (in Spanish). 2023-10-03. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
- ^ Cardenes, Annel (2023-03-15). "Pelicula CUARENCENA de David Maler llega a los cines". Tips TV. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
- ^ "Reparto Completo de Cuarencena (Cine.com)". cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-14.
- ^ ""Cuarencena", una disolución de la armonía social a cinco tiempos en la gran pantalla". Diario Libre (in Spanish). 2023-03-13. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
- ^ Sosa, Yordany (2023-03-15). ""Cuarencena" de David Maler llega a los cines". Su Mundo Digital (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-14.
External links
edit- Cuarencena at IMDb