Colao (film) explained

Colao
Director:Frank Perozo
Producer:José Ramón Alama
Starring:Raymond Pozo
Miguel Céspedes
Manny Pérez
Nashla Bogaert
Cinematography:Juan Carlos Gómez
Editing:Jose Delio Ares
Music:Sergio Jiménez Lacima
Studio:Bou Group
Caribbean Cinemas RD
Distributor:Spanglish Movies (International)
Runtime:88 minutes
Country:Dominican Republic
Language:Spanish

Colao is a 2017 Dominican romantic comedy film directed by Frank Perozo (in his directorial debut) and written by José Pastor & Jose Ramon Alama.[1] Starring Raymond Pozo, Miguel Céspedes, Manny Pérez and Nashla Bogaert, accompanied by Anthony Alvarez, Evelyna Rodríguez, Celines Toribio, El Nene La Amenazzy and Austin Santos.[2]

Synopsis

Antonio, who has done nothing else in his life than grow coffee as he has been taught since he was young, is single and about to turn 40, and decides to turn his life around and open up new horizons in order to find the only thing that is missing in his life: love. He is accompanied by his two cousins from the capital, Felipe and Rafael, who help him not only to win Laura's heart but also to seek independence.[3]

Cast

The actors participating in this film are:[4] [5]

Production

Principal photography began on June 14, 2017, and ended on July 12 of the same year, lasting 4 weeks at the Downtown Center shopping center, Zona Colonial, Jarabacoa and Avenida Venezuela in Santo Domingo Este.[6] [7]

Release

It premiered on November 30, 2017, in Dominican theaters,[8] to then premiere in Puerto Rico on December 7, 2017.[9] It premiered on January 19, 2018, in American theaters.[10]

Reception

Box-office

In its first weekend in Dominican theaters, Colao sold 54,000 tickets becoming the highest grossing national film since 2015.[11] [12] It attracted 30,000 viewers in its first week in Puerto Rican theaters while in the Dominican Republic it reached 125,000 for its second week.[13] [14] 3 days after its premiere in the United States, it managed to raise $156,000.[15]

Accolades

YearAward / FestivalCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2018Soberano AwardsComedy of the yearJosé Ramón Alama[16] [17]
Film directorFrank Perozo
Actress of the yearAna María Arias
La Silla AwardsBest ComedyFrank Perozo[18] [19]
Best Leading ActressNashla Bogaert
Best MusicalizationSergio Jiménez Lacima
Best Song«Un beso»
Best CostumeFerdinando Erbetti
Dominican Film Festival, MontrealAudience AwardColao[20]

Sequel

A sequel titled Colao 2 began recording on October 20, 2022, again directed by Frank Perozo and adding new actors and actresses to the cast, such as Karen Yaport, Fidia Peralta, Tiby Camacho, the Venezuelan actor Alejandro Nones, Nino Freestyle and Javis.[21] [22] It is scheduled to premiere on November 30, 2023, in Dominican theaters.[23]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Exhiben avance de película "Colao", la ópera prima de Frank Perozo . 2023-07-09 . DiarioHispaniola l Un digital a tu alcance . es.
  2. Web site: Roca . Alexandra G. . 2017-06-16 . "Colao", la Ópera prima de Caribbean Cinemas . 2023-07-09 . Revista Pandora . es.
  3. Web site: COLAO Cineteca . 2023-07-09 . www.cinetecamadrid.com . es.
  4. Web site: 2023-07-09 . Reparto de Colao (película 2017). Dirigida por Frank Perozo . 2023-07-09 . La Vanguardia . es.
  5. Web site: Reparto Completo de Colao (Cine.com) . 2023-07-09 . cine.com . es.
  6. Web site: "Colao", la ópera prima de Frank Perozo, culmina su etapa de rodaje . 2023-07-09 . listindiario.com.
  7. Web site: Concluye rodaje de "Colao", la primera película que dirige Frank Perozo . 2023-07-09 . Acento . es.
  8. Web site: "Colao": lo nuevo del cine local . 2023-07-09 . listindiario.com.
  9. Web site: Estrena película dominicana 'Colao' . 2023-07-09 . www.noticel.com . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2018-01-18 . Película Colao encanta en New York en su exitosa noche Premier . 2023-07-09 . DiarioDigitalRD . es-DO.
  11. Web site: 2017-12-04 . Película "Colao" llevó más de 54 mil personas en su primer fin de semana . 2023-07-09 . Diario Libre . es.
  12. Web site: 2017-12-04 . Colao es película dominicana más taquillera en estreno desde 2015 . 2023-07-09 . Imagenes Dominicanas . es.
  13. Web site: 2017-12-15 . "Colao" logra 30 mil personas en su primera semana de estreno en PR – Más Vip . 2023-07-09 . es.
  14. Web site: 2017-12-15 . La película dominicana "Colao" rompe en su estreno en Puerto Rico . 2023-07-09 . Remolacha - Noticias Republica Dominicana . es.
  15. Web site: "Colao" en tres días recauda 156 mil dólares en NY – La Guacherna . 2023-07-09 . es.
  16. Web site: Lista completa de nominados a Premios Soberano 2018 . 2023-07-09 . listindiario.com.
  17. Web site: Lista completa de los ganadores de Premios Soberano 2018 . 2023-07-09 . listindiario.com.
  18. Web site: 2018-07-23 . Anuncian nominados a Premios La Silla 2018 . 2023-07-09 . Noticias SIN . es.
  19. Web site: "Veneno" la máxima ganadora en Premios La Silla . 2023-07-09 . listindiario.com.
  20. Web site: 2018-06-19 . Colao: Premio del público en I Festival de Cine RD en Montreal 2018 . 2023-07-09 . José Rafael Sosa . es.
  21. Web site: "Colao 2", una segunda parte que inicia su rodaje y apuesta a ser mejor . 2023-07-09 . listindiario.com.
  22. Web site: Feliz . Elmer . 2022-10-25 . "Colao 2", una película que une y reencuentra a importantes talentos en su secuela . 2023-07-09 . El Nuevo Diario (República Dominicana) . es.
  23. Web site: 2022-10-20 . "Colao 2", una segunda parte que inicia su rodaje y apuesta a ser mejor . 2023-07-09 . Ciudadania RD Media . es.