| Jupia | |
| Director: | José Gómez de Vargas Julietta Rodríguez |
| Producer: | Leticia Tonos Julietta Rodríguez[1] |
| Starring: | Julietta Rodríguez David Maler |
| Cinematography: | Pedro Juan López |
| Editing: | Gina Giudicelli Leticia Tonos |
| Music: | Andres Rodriguez |
| Studio: | Inframundo Films |
| Distributor: | Caribbean Films Distribution |
| Runtime: | 86 minutes |
| Country: | Dominican Republic |
| Language: | Spanish |
| Gross: | RD$829,425[2] |
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.[3] [4] Starring Rodríguez and David Maler.[5]
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.[6]
The actors participating in this film are:[7] [8]
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.[9] It was commercially released on October 27, 2022, in theaters in the Dominican Republic.
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Soberano Awards | Best Actor | Luis José Germán | [10] | |
| Best Actress | Julieta Rodríguez | ||||
| La Silla Awards | Best Picture | Leticia Tonos & Julieta Rodríguez | [11] [12] | ||
| Best Producer | |||||
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | David Maler | ||||
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Julieta Rodríguez | ||||
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Karina Noble | ||||
| Best Editing | Leticia Tonos & Gina Giudicelli | ||||
| Best Art Direction | Mónica De Moya | ||||
| Best Production Design | |||||
| Best Special Effects | Juan Pedro Rodríguez Valiente | ||||
| Best Visual Effects | Ricky Gluski |