The Dominican film industry has gained international recognition and appreciation in recent years, particularly in the United States, where it has gone beyond film festivals to reach a larger audience between premieres of films shot in the country and local films released there.
In this article we will examine some of the most important films released in the United States, focusing on a representative list that includes film names that have left an indelible mark on the Dominican film industry.
Because “Colao 2”, directed by Frank Perozo, will be in cinemas in New York, Massachusetts, Bronx, Pennsylvania, Yonkers, New Jersey and Rhode Island from January 12th.
“Colao 2,” directed by Frank Perozo, is a comedy that challenges stereotypes by exploring the complexities of intercultural relationships. A cast full of Dominican stars: Nashla Bogart, Manny Perez, Raymond Pozo, Miguel Cespedes and Celines Toribio.
The list could be longer, but little information exists or is available, a failure of the industry. The exponential and rapid growth of an industry is sometimes difficult to measure.
Through diverse genres and themes and an industry that grows every year, Dominican cinema has earned a growing name on the international stage. With stories, performances and a classic narrative, these films have left the 809 code to find a place in other zip codes.
Looking back, A Dominican pioneer in the United States was “Nueba Yol,” a comedy that has become a classic of Dominican cinema. Directed by Ángel Muñiz, this film made the unforgettable Luisito Martí famous.
“Nueba Yol” was released in the United States and managed to resonate with the Dominican diaspora by providing a humorous yet authentic view of the immigrant experience.
Nueba Yol III: According to the new law. Trailer.
NUEBA YOL 3
The “Nueba Yol” franchise continued its success with the third installment while maintaining the comic essence that characterizes it. On this occasion, the story is developed with the same elements that made the first film unique, but with a fresh and updated touch.
“Crazy People Think Too,” the film.
“Crazy people think too”
Directed by Che Castellanos, “Los Locos Also Think” addresses the topic of mental health with sensitivity and humor.
Filomeno, a dreamy playwright, is fired from his job at the theater.
One day his cousin Balbuena tricks him into showing him a script with the possibility of being taken to the cinema.
When he is rejected by a producer, Filomeno devises a clever plot to prove the validity of his story.
The main roles are played by Luisito Marti, Johnny Ventura, Felipe Polanco and Angelita Curiel.
“ANDREA”
“Andrea,” directed by Roger Bencosme. This Creole film, made before the film law with very few resources but seen by a large part of the population, tells the story of a girl.
When Andrea (Any Ferreiras) attends her grandfather's funeral, she discovers that the cross from her mother's grave has been stolen. So she innocently removes a cross from another grave to place it on her relative's grave.
Dominican film “Red Passport”
“RED PASSPORT”
The film tells the story of Fabio Reyes, a former forger artist who, after serving 10 years of a 25-year prison sentence, wants nothing more than to rekindle his relationship with his long-lost daughter and live in peace. But life isn't that fair and demons never die.
As Fabio embarks on a rollercoaster ride of deception, lies, suspense and murder, nothing is as it seems. It was directed by the late Albert Xavier.
“The Lives of Kings,” trailer
“The Lives of Kings”
Directed by Frank Perozo, “The Life of the Kings” focuses on the life and career of Dominican comedy duo Raymond Pozo and Miguel Céspedes.
The story was written by screenwriters David Maler and Junior Rosario, with main production by Leticia Tonos.
The biopic tells a motivating story that shows the private and artistic side of the so-called “Kings of Humor” from their childhood, youth and present.
SANKY PANKY 3
The “Sanky Panky” franchise returns with its third installment, once again offering a comedic and captivating vision of Dominican culture.
In this film by José Enrique Pintor we follow the well-known Genaro, Chelo and Carlitos, who finally reach their goal of leaving the Dominican Republic in search of a visa, but they still get into trouble in Puerto Rico.
“THE ROPE”
The “La Soga” trilogy, directed by Josh Crook and Manny Perez, presents an action thriller that has left an indelible mark on Dominican cinematography.
The story develops in three parts. Based on real events in the Dominican Republic,
In a poor neighborhood of Santiago, Dominican Republic, where the streets are dominated by drug traffickers, a humble butcher struggles to raise his ten-year-old son, Luisito.
After Luisito witnesses his father's murder by a criminal named Rafa, he meets General Colón, the head of the Dominican secret police. Columbus takes advantage of the boy's desire for revenge and turns him into a heartless murderer.
“poison”
Directed by Tabaré Blanchard, “Veneno” is set in the 1950s. Rafael Antonio Sánchez grew up poor in the Dominican Republic under the Trujillo dictatorship.
After watching a film with the wrestler El Santo, he and his friend José Manuel Guzmán Marte, son of a police officer, dreamed of becoming professional wrestlers.
Both have success under the names “Jack Veneno” and “Relámpago Hernández” respectively, but the fights put their friendship to the test.
“What a lion”
“Que León” and “Que Leones” directed by Frank Perozo. The main roles in this film are played by Dominican actress Clarissa Molina and Ozuna.
The Puerto Rican singer made his debut here as an actor and protagonist on the big screen.
It tells the love story of two young people who only share the last name León, but belong to two very different social classes.
“catastrophic”
In Jorge Hazoury's Catastrophic, a down-and-out Hollywood actress struggles to return to civilization after her private jet is the victim of a hijacking attempt, leaving her stranded in the jungle with her irritating assistant and incompetent kidnapper.
“Bad parents”
With a comic and realistic perspective, “Bad Parents,” directed by Jose Ramon Alama, tells the story of two friends who face a paternity problem related to an inheritance, but neither knows who the real father is. The main role is played by Frank Perozo.
“JEFFREy”
Directed by Yanillys Pérez, “Jeffrey” is a drama that explores issues of discrimination and the search for identity.
The film offers an intimate and moving look into a young man's struggles to accept himself in a challenging environment.
“CARPENTER”
Directed by José María Cabral, “Carpinteros” offers a unique love story in a prison context. The film is characterized by its originality and its examination of relevant social issues.
Other titles include “Mi Pobre Angelito,” “Ugly by Day, Beautiful by Night” by Alfonso Rodriguez; “The Reyna Family” (Tito Rodriguez), “Dirty Work” (David Pagan Mariñez) and “The Barber Shop” (Waddys Jazquez).