COUNTRY
Dominican Republic
PRODUCTION
José Maria Cabral
YEAR2024
DURATION82 min
WRITING Arturo Arango, Nuri Duarte, Xenia Rivery, Alan Gonzales, José Maria Cabral
CINEMATOGRAPHY Hernan Herrera
MUSIC
Medio Picky
EDITION Nacho Ruiz
CAST Manny Perez, Carlos Fernandez
DISTRIBUTION Antipode Sales International
INTERNATIONAL SALES Antipode Sales International
CONTACT festivals@antipode-sales.biz
SYNOPSIS A group of male teenagers are recruited by their parents into a boot camp to be forged into
tigueres, players, tigers. This archetype is the highest idealization of the male character in Dominican and Caribbean culture. Alberto is the head coach of this camp who decides that Pablo's time has come to join the group. But Pablo, his son, is a
tiguere in his own right, unbeknownst to Alberto, whose coming-of-age process clashes with his father's authoritarian views. This leads Pablo on a journey of self-discovery.
José María Cabral
Santo Domingo, July 24, 1988. He is a prominent Dominican film director and screenwriter, from the Dominican Republic. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for social issues, Cabral has become a leading figure in the country’s film industry. He is known for his diverse filmography, spanning various genres and themes. Beyond his contributions to cinema, he is also recognized for his notable social work. He has used his platform to raise awareness about social issues affecting his country and has actively participated in initiatives aimed at promoting positive change. His commitment to using his filmmaking skills to amplify important voices and spark meaningful discussions exemplifies his dedication to both art and social responsibility.
FILMOGRAPHY
Tiguere (feature film, 2024)
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