Pérez Rodríguez
| Pérez Rodríguez | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Humberto Tavárez |
| Written by | Humberto Tavárez |
| Produced by | Rafael Elias Munoz |
| Starring | Cuquín Victoria Xiomara Rodríguez Lisbeth Santos Luis José German Stephany Liriano Joshua Wagner Rolando Herrand Ángela Gómez |
| Cinematography | Sebastián Cabrera Chelin |
| Edited by | Nacho Ruiz Capillas |
| Music by | Axel Mansilla Alex Masilla Ernesto Paredano |
Production company | Lantica Media |
Release dates |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Languages | Spanish English |
Pérez Rodríguez is a 2024 Dominican satirical tragicomedy film[a] written and directed by Humberto Tavárez in his directorial debut.[5] It follows the life of the Pérez Rodríguez family through three celebrations that expose their idiosyncrasies and secrets.[6] It features an ensemble cast made up of Cuquín Victoria, Xiomara Rodríguez, Lisbeth Santos, Luis José German, Stephany Liriano, Joshua Wagner, Rolando Herrand and Ángela Gómez.[7]
Synopsis
The Pérez Rodríguez family is a Dominican family that goes through different stages marked by the birth of Juan Carlos and the death of the patriarch Juancho, unleashing secrets and conflicts that force family members to redefine their family ties.[8]
Cast
- Cuquín Victoria as Juancho
- Xiomara Rodríguez as María
- Lisbeth Santos as Cristina
- Luis José German as Carlos
- Stephany Liriano as Carmen
- Joshua Wagner as Javier
- Rolando Herrand as Efraín
- Ángela Gómez as Mercedes
- Ernesto Baez as Gilberto
- Pamela De León as Laura
- Clara Alexandra Hinojosa as Miosotis
- Axel Mansilla as Daniel
- Carlos Pimentel
- Luis Agustín Silfa as Yansel
- María Angélica Ureña as Rosita
Release
Pérez Rodríguez had its world premiere on October 29, 2024, at the Downtown Center,[9] followed by a wide national theatrical release on October 31.[10] It was subsequently screened on February, 3, 2025, at the 17th Santo Domingo Global Film Festival,[11] and on March 19, 2025, at the 28th Málaga Film Festival.[12]
International rights were acquired by Latido Films.[13]
Accolades
| Award / Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santo Domingo Global Film Festival | 7 February 2025 | Best First Fiction Feature | Pérez Rodríguez | Nominated | [14] |
| Soberano Awards | 25 March 2025 | Best Film - Drama | Nominated | [15][16] | |
| Best Director | Humberto Tavárez | Won | |||
| Best Film Actor | Luis José Germán | Nominated | |||
| Best Film Actress | Stephany Liriano | Nominated | |||
| ADOPRESCI Awards | 7 August 2025 | Best Fiction Film | Rafael Elías Muñoz | Won | [17][18][19] |
| Best Director | Humberto Tavárez | Won | |||
| Best Actress | Stephany Liriano | Nominated | |||
| Lizbeth Santos | Nominated | ||||
| Best Actor | Joshua Wagner | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Humberto Tavárez | Won | |||
| Best Cinemaphotography | Sebastián Cabrera | Nominated | |||
| Best Musicalization | Axel Mansilla & Ernesto Paredano | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Nacho Ruíz Capillas | Nominated | |||
| Best Sound | Jonás Rodríguez | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume Design | Mónica de Moya | Nominated | |||
| Best Cast | Pérez Rodríguez | Nominated |
Notes
References
- ^ Lora, Felix (2024-10-30). ""Pérez Rodríguez", mirada satírica de una familia dominicana". Cinema Dominicano (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ Valenzuela, Mariela Pérez (2024-10-31). "En cines filme «Pérez Rodríguez», una sátira de la familia dominicana". Noticias Prensa Latina (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Pérez Rodríguez: Una sátira de la familia dominicana en cine". Cine Dominicano (in Spanish). 2024-10-30. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ Abad, Yerlendy (2024-11-26). ""Pérez Rodríguez": la tragicomedia que expone el drama de una familia dominicana". Listín Diario (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "'Pérez Rodríguez' llega al Festival de Málaga en la sección Focus País Invitado". Festival de Málaga. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Pérez Rodríguez". Caribbean Cinemas. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ Aquino, José (2024-12-05). "Pérez Rodríguez o por más autores que tengan el valor de tocar los temas que les son inherentes". Cinependiente (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ Rodríguez, Sulay (2024-10-30). "Estreno de "Pérez Rodríguez" reúne a figuras del cine dominicano". RDE Digital (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Premiere de la película de humor "Pérez Rodríguez"". La Revista Diaria.
- ^ Sosa, José Rafael (2024-11-01). "Pérez Rodríguez, grata sorpresa del cine joven dominicano". Vive Dominicana (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "¡Hoy! Pérez Rodríguez se proyecta en el Festival de Cine Global de Santo Domingo (@tamoencinerd), donde participa en competencia en la sección Ópera Prima Ficción - Jimmy Sierra. Desliza para conocer más detalles sobre la proyección". Instagram. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Pérez Rodríguez". Festival de Málaga. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ Fuente, Anna Marie de la (2025-09-05). "Spain's Latido Films Snaps Up Dominican Family Drama 'Pérez Rodríguez,' Market Debuts at Toronto (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ Valenzuela, Mariela Pérez (2025-02-07). "Festival de cine Global de Santo Domingo premia a «Manas»". Noticias Prensa Latina (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Lista de Nominados a Premios Soberano 2025". Conecta Dominicana (in Spanish). 2025-03-25. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "Ganadores de los Premios Soberano 2025". RC Noticias (in Spanish). 2025-03-26. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ ""Pérez Rodríguez" lidera nominaciones en el Premio de la Crítica Cinematográfica 2025". Diario Libre (in Spanish). 2025-07-11. Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ Valenzuela, Mariela Pérez (2025-08-08). "Premiada «Pérez Rodríguez» por crítica cinematográfica dominicana". Noticias Prensa Latina (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-24.
- ^ "VI edición de premios Adopresci: "Pérez Rodríguez" arrasa en la gala que premia al cine dominicano". Diario Libre (in Spanish). 2025-08-08. Retrieved 2025-09-24.