La Grande

Como Nos Ven

September 2024 •English

An experimental short film that explores perceptions of Dominican cinema and its identity through personifications of commercial and independent film styles.‭

In the Time of the Butterflies

October 2001 •English

Based on the book by Julia Alvarez. Three sisters become activists during the Dominican Republic's Trujillo regime when members of their family are killed by the government's troops.

La Rasante

September 2021 •Spanish

After the death of his mother, Raúl is forced to look for his father to solve a legal problem with a property, he finds him in a distant town married to a young woman and after 20 years without seeing him they begin a conflictive and longing relationship.

Luis

December 2017 •Spanish

Empatia por Ulises

Invalid date •Spanish

Nueba Yol

August 1995 •Spanish

Balbuena is a genial illegal immigrant who makes his way to New York City to take a bite out of the Big Apple. But his hopes of finding a better life soon begin to fade as Balbuena encounters one obstacle after another in the hardscrabble, uncaring metropolis.

Cocote

August 2017 •Spanish

A rapturous crime fable set in the Dominican Republic, Nelson Carlo De Los Santos Arias’ COCOTE follows Alberto, a kind-hearted gardener returning home to attend his father’s funeral. When he discovers that a powerful local figure is responsible for his father’s death, Alberto realizes that he’s been summoned by his family to avenge the murder. It’s an unthinkable act — especially for him, an Evangelical Christian. But as pressure mounts, he sees few ways out. Questions of faith, tradition and honor course through this electrifying film, which, seemingly at the speed of thought itself, jumps between film formats, colors, and aspect ratios, radically envisioning a community torn asunder by senseless violence.

Coexistence

September 2023 •Spanish

After the assassination of a resident of an old condo, an extensive investigation holds a group of seven tenants in a interrogation room, all of them suspects of committing the crime.

King

September 2024 •English

“King” delves into the intimate realm of men’s mental health through a poignant exchange between a young man and his barber in a vibrant Dominican barbershop. Through candid conversations and mutual support, the film explores the complexities of masculinity, identity, and emotional well-being within the context of a culturally rich community. “King” offers a compelling portrayal of the power of dialogue and fellowship in navigating the challenges of modern life.

The Curtain of the Palace

April 2005 •Spanish

José is a passionate young man in the Dominican countryside who has been in love with Julieta ever since they met when they were young kids. 10 years later and after Julieta returns from the city to visit her father, José looks for the help of his best friend to win over her love. But things don't exactly workout as planned when Julieta's new step-mom ("Seliné") cooks up some good 'ol Dominican witchcraft and decides to put a spell on José, hoping to separate them. It is then up to Julieta, her best friend María and El Jobo to take on this new 'witch' to save themselves and José.

Pueto Pa' Mi

August 2015 •Spanish

Moriqueta

May 2024 •Spanish

Lucas is a 19 years old deaf animator who explores life through his sketchbook. He encounters a handsome young man at his favorite library, leading him to seek a creative way to communicate with him. He chooses to set aside his beliefs and insecurities to ask him out on a date.

Púa

March 2024 •Spanish

A young florist, who is allergic to flowers, gets the opportunity to save her shop by creating a flower arrangement.

A tiro limpio

December 2013 •Spanish

A team of professional thieves rob a bank, and the police go after them.

On the Outs

July 2005 •English

Follows the choices made by three young women - one a drug dealer, one an addict, one a pregnant teen - in Jersey City.

Guaguasi

November 1983 •Spanish

A story about a simple man from the mountains, Guaguasi, who falls in love with a beautiful chorus girl, Marina, during the Cuban Revolution. Guaguasi joins the rebels and arrives in Havana at the end of Batista's dictatorship, and, in the midst of political turmoil, is swept off his feet by the mesmerising Marina. The story celebrates the vitality and lunacy of the Revolution period with surrealism, humor and sensuality and is a compassionate metaphor about the human condition.

Ercilia Pepín: ejemplo de enseñanza, patriotismo y dignidad

February 2025 •Spanish

The life of Dominican teacher, patriot and activist Ercilia Pepín.

Las Pequeñas Cosas

March 2024 •Spanish

El Método

September 2023 •Spanish

A group of professionals attend a job interview for a very lucrative position within one of the largest multinational companies in the world. Upon arrival, they are surprised to discover that there is no such interviewer, but that they will be subjected to a very particular dynamic. What begins as a civilized and professional process, ends up bringing out the darkest and most animalistic part of each of them.

Holly Hill

September 2017 •English

Nuns care for a group of boys in a small northern village in the Dominican Republic. In the peak of summer, a young nun’s curiosity collides with the sexual awakening of one of the boys, taking both on a tense and unexpected path.