Jupia (film)
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| Directed by | José Gómez de Vargas Julietta Rodríguez |
| Written by | José Gómez de Vargas Junior Rosario Leticia Tonos |
| Produced by | Leticia Tonos Julietta Rodríguez[2] |
| Starring | Julietta Rodríguez David Maler |
| Cinematography | Pedro Juan López |
| Edited by | Gina Giudicelli Leticia Tonos |
| Music by | Andres Rodriguez |
Production company | Inframundo Films |
| Distributed by | Caribbean Films Distribution |
Release dates | September 16, 2022 (NYLFF)[1] October 27, 2022 (Dominican Republic) |
Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Language | Spanish |
| Box office | RD$829,425[3] |
Jupia (Spanish: Jupía) is a 2022 Dominican dark fantasy horror film directed by José Gómez de Vargas and Julietta Rodríguez & written by Vargas, Junior Rosario y Leticia Tonos.[4][5] Starring Rodríguez and David Maler.[6]
Synopsis
The investigation into the murder of the wife and the disappearance of the daughter of police investigator Tomás García has led him to a dilapidated nursing home on the outskirts of the city, where he is confronted by Atabey, an enigmatic nurse with mysterious powers.[7]
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:[8][9]
- David Maler as Tomás García
- Julietta Rodríguez as Atabey
- Karina Noble
- Luis José Germán
- Elizabeth Chahin
- Andy Frestner
Release
Prior to its theatrical release, it premiered at the Puerto Rico Film Festival, New York Latino International Film Festival, Hubert Bals Development Fund, and Toronto Film Festival The Big Pitch of Caribbean Tales around 2022.[10] It was commercially released on October 27, 2022, in theaters in the Dominican Republic.[4]
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Soberano Awards | Best Actor | Luis José Germán | Nominated | [11] |
| Best Actress | Julieta Rodríguez | Nominated | |||
| La Silla Awards | Best Picture | Leticia Tonos & Julieta Rodríguez | Nominated | [12][13] | |
| Best Producer | Nominated | ||||
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | David Maler | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Julieta Rodríguez | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Karina Noble | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Leticia Tonos & Gina Giudicelli | Nominated | |||
| Best Art Direction | Mónica De Moya | Nominated | |||
| Best Production Design | Nominated | ||||
| Best Special Effects | Juan Pedro Rodríguez Valiente | Nominated | |||
| Best Visual Effects | Ricky Gluski | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Jupia". New York Latino Film Festival. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
- ^ Lora, Felix (2020-11-30). "Película dominicana seleccionada en Blood Window". Cinema Dominicano (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-06-18.
- ^ Alcántara, Karla (2023-03-10). "El cine dominicano todavía siente los estragos del coronavirus". Periódico elDinero (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-06-18.
- ^ a b "Jupía, una historia de suspenso y fantasía oscura llega a las salas de cine de RD". lainformacion.com.do. 2022-10-18. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
- ^ "Exhibiéndose "Jupía" film de suspenso, misterio y terror estelarizada por Julietta Rodríguez, quien además la produce y codirige". Periódico Digital (in Spanish). 2022-10-28. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
- ^ "Se conoció el trailer de la película dominicana "Jupia"". Cine de Género Latinoamericano (in Spanish). 2022-10-06. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
- ^ "RMVistar distribuirá la película dominicana "Jupía"" (in European Spanish). 2021-05-26. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
- ^ ""Jupía" encabeza las opciones de terror en las salas de cine". Diario Libre (in Spanish). 2022-10-27. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
- ^ "Jupía (película 2022) - Tráiler. resumen, reparto y dónde ver. Dirigida por Leticia Tonos, José Gómez De Vargas". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2023-06-18. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
- ^ "Jupía: Una historia de terror basada en una leyenda Taína llega a los cines este jueves". El Nuevo Diario (República Dominicana) (in Spanish). 2022-10-27. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
- ^ "Nominados y Ganadores | Premios Soberano 2023". 2023-03-23. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
- ^ "ADOCINE, presenta los nominados a los Premios La Silla 2023". Cine Dominicano (in Spanish). 2023-04-20. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
- ^ "Lista de ganadores Premios La Silla 2023". Cine Dominicano (in Spanish). 2023-05-04. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
External links
- Jupia at IMDb
