Country: Dominican Republic

Direction Ulises Porra · Silvina Schnicer

Cast Cecile van Welie · Magnolia Nunez · Richard Douglas · Dimitri Rivera

Synopsis Carajita (2021) explores the profound bond between Sara and her caregiver, Yarisa, a connection that appears to defy their social disparities. Their relationship is so deep that they are more like mother and daughter than employer and employee. However, their...

Direction José María Cabral

Cast Lumi Lizardo · Nashla Bogaert · Jazz Vilá · Nick Searcy

Synopsis Hotel Coppelia (2021) is a gripping tale set in the tumultuous 1960s Dominican Republic, where the inhabitants of a historic brothel find themselves in the midst of a foreign invasion and a brutal civil war. As the conflict escalates, these...

Direction Judith Colell

Cast Sterlyn Ramírez · Marc Clotet · Félix Germán · Lidia Ariza

Direction Ernesto Alemany

Cast Nashla Bogaert · Isaac Saviñón · Gerardo Mercedes · Jaime Tirelli

Direction Nelson Carlo de los Santos Arias

Cast Jhon Narváez · Sor María Ríos · Fareed Matjila · Harmony Ahalwa

Synopsis Pepe (2024) follows the extraordinary narrative of a voice purportedly belonging to a hippopotamus. This voice struggles to grasp the concept of time, offering a unique and captivating perspective. The film delves into the life of Pepe, the sole hippopotamus...

Direction José María Cabral

Cast Ramón Emilio Candelario · Jean Johnny · Mario Núñez · Yudith Rodríguez

Synopsis Woodpeckers (2017) follows the story of Julián, who discovers an unexpected source of joy and purpose in an unlikely setting: the Dominican Republic's Najayo Prison. His blossoming romance with fellow inmate Yanelly unfolds through the use of sign language, adding...

Direction Agliberto Meléndez

Cast Ángel Muñiz · Carlos Alfredo · Rafael Villalona · Horacio Veloz

Direction Israel Cárdenas · Laura Amelia Guzmán

Cast Jean Remy Genty · Paul Henri Presume · Lys Ambroise · Nadal Walcot

Direction Nelson Carlo de los Santos Arias

Cast Vicente Santos · Yudith Rodríguez · Yuberbi de la Rosa · Isabel Spencer

Synopsis Cocote (2017) follows the journey of Alberto, a devout evangelical gardener, who finds himself compelled to return to his native village for his father's funeral. Tragically, his father was killed by a powerful local figure. Upon his arrival, Alberto is...

Direction Ángel Muñiz

Cast Luisito Marti · Caridad Ravelo · Raúl Carbonell · Rafael Villalona

Direction Natalia Cabral · Oriol Estrada

Cast Dulce Rodríguez · Carolina Rohana · Pachy Méndez · Frank Perozo

Synopsis Miriam Lies (2018) follows the story of a reserved young girl named Miriam who is eagerly awaiting her 15th birthday. She plans to invite a boy she has only interacted with online, adding a layer of complexity to her anticipation....

Direction Israel Cárdenas · Laura Amelia Guzmán

Cast Laura Gómez · Ettore D'Alessandro · Algenis Perez Soto · Jalsen Santana

Synopsis Sambá (2017) delves into the world of a sports drama, exploring themes of redemption and personal growth through the lens of boxing. The narrative uses the sport as a metaphor for life's challenges and triumphs, weaving a compelling story of...

Direction Nino Martínez Sosa

Cast Vicente Santos · Karina Valdez · Ramón Emilio Candelario · Fidia Peralta

Synopsis Liborio (2021) follows the mysterious journey of a man who vanishes during a devastating hurricane. Years later, he resurfaces with the ability to speak as a prophet, healing the afflicted and amassing a devoted following in the remote mountains. Local...

Direction Héctor Valdez

Cast Luis Bryan Mesa · Ariel Díaz · Vicente Santos · Ettore D'Alessandro

Synopsis Malpaso (2019) is set in a small border town between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Twin brothers reside just outside the town with their grandfather. While one brother, Braulio, accompanies his grandfather to the market to sell coal, the other,...

Direction José María Cabral

Cast Ico Abreu · Luis Manuel Aguilo · Marcos Bonetti · Olga Bucarelli

Synopsis Jaque mate! (2012) follows David Hernandez, a prominent television host in the Caribbean, who is known for his popular game show "Jaque Mate" (Check-Mate). During a live phone call segment with viewers, David receives a shocking call from an alleged...

Direction Israel Cárdenas · Laura Amelia Guzmán

Cast Geraldine Chaplin · Udo Kier · Jaime Piña · Jackie Ludueña

Synopsis Holy Beasts (La fiera y la fiesta) (2019) follows the story of a once-renowned actress, Vera, who reunites with her dwindling group of friends from the 1970s to film her final movie. The project is based on an incomplete screenplay...

Direction Juan Delancer

Cast Michelle Rodriguez · Juan Fernández · César Évora · Sergio Carlo

Direction Israel Cárdenas · Laura Amelia Guzmán

Cast Geraldine Chaplin · Yanet Mojica · Ricardo Ariel Toribio

Synopsis Sand Dollars (2014) follows the captivating journey of an elderly European lady who finds herself deeply drawn to a young Dominican woman. The younger woman faces daily challenges to support herself, creating a complex dynamic between the two. As their...

Direction Ángel Muñiz

Cast Raymond Pozo · Manolo Ozuna · Phillip Rodríguez · Giovanny Cruz

Direction Josh Crook

Cast Manny Perez · Denise Quiñones · Juan Fernández · Paul Calderon