List of Dominican Republic films explained

This is a list of films produced in, set in, or related to the Dominican Republic, in chronological order.

1920s

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1923
La Leyenda de Nuestra Señora de Altagracia[1] Francisco Arturo Palau
1924
La Emboscadas de CupidoFrancisco Arturo Palau Documentary
La República Dominicana Francisco Arturo Palau Documentary

1930s

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1930

1940s

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1940

1950s

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1951
Excursión de José de Diego en Santo Domingo Rafael Colorado

1960s

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1961
La Gesta Libertadora del 30 de Mayo Hugo Mateo Documentary
1963
La SillaFranklin Domínguez Camilo Carrau Documentary

1970s

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1973
La Serpiente de la luna de los piratasJean-Louis Jorge Sylvia Morales, Sahdji and Jean-Phillippe Carso ewn Drama Jean-Louis Jorge film won an award at a film festival in Toulon, France.
1974
The Godfather Part II Crime drama Scenes set in Cuba were filmed in the Dominican Republic.[2]
1975
El Clan de los Inmorales José Gutiérrez Maesso Drama
Pantaleón y las visitadoras José María Gutiérrez Santos and Mario Vargas Llosa José Sacristán, Rafaela Aparicio, and Rosa Carmina
1977
Sorcerer ThrillerThe movie was filmed in the Dominican Republic at the request of Charles Bluhdorn, whose Gulf+Western conglomerate owned Paramount.
1979
Apocalypse NowWar drama Several scenes from the movie were filmed in the Dominican Republic.[3]

1980s

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1983
Guaguasi Jorge Ulla Orestes Matacena, Marilyn Pupo, and Raimundo Hidalgo-Gato War drama About a love story during the Cuban revolution.
1985
Tras las huellas de Palau Francisco Arturo Palau Documentary/Short The history of the first Dominican filmmaker Francisco Palau, (1879–1937).
1988
Abril: La trinchera del honor Documentary Historical documentary of the Dominican revolt in Santo Domingo against occupying North American forces. Winner of the best Caribbean documentary in the 1990 San Juan Film Festival.[4]
Un Pasaje de IdaCarlos Alfredo, Ángel Muñiz and Ángel Haché Drama The film was submitted to the 61st Academy Awards.
Tráfico de niñosAlfonso RodriquezJuan Maria Almonte, Jackson Delgado, and Reynaldo DislaDramaTV movie
1989
Cat ChaserPeter Weller and Kelly McGillis Drama A former American paratrooper and veteran of the Dominican Republic intervention, searches for a Dominican woman named Luci Palma who saved his life in 1965 (and gave him the nickname "Cat Chaser"). He begins a relationship with Mary DeBoya, the wealthy, unhappy wife of a former Dominican general who continues to use sadistic methods to get what he wants. The film was also shot in the Dominican Republic.

1990s

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1990
Caribe René Fortunato
1991
Trujillo: El Poder del Jefe René Alfonso Documentary
1993
Fuga o Muerte José (Pinky) Pintor
1994
Trujillo: El Poder del Jefe IIRené Alfonso Documentary
1995
Nueba Yol: ¡Por Fin Llegó Balbuena! Ángel Muñiz Luisito Marti, Caridad Ravelo and Raúl Carbonell Comedy
VictorFreddy VargasShort – mockumentaryStudent Short made while the director studied Communication Arts at St. John's University. Winner of the 1995 St. John's University Film and Video Student Competition: Best Film, Best Editing, Best Screenplay, and Best Director. It went on to win the Gold Plaque award for Student Film at the 1995 Chicago International Film Festival and was invited to the 1995 Telluride Film Festival section titled "Filmmakers of Tomorrow", sponsored by Steven Spielberg.
1996
Azúcar amarga
Cuatro Hombres y Un AtaúdPericles Mejía Cuquín Victoria, Géraldine Danon and Rafael Villalona Comedy
Para Vivir o MorirPepe Romay and Radel Villalona Miguel Bucarelly, María Castillo and Giovanny Cruz Drama
Trujillo: El Poder del Jefe IIIRené Alfonso Documentary
1997
Buscando Un SueñoJoseph Medina Victor Checo, Rafael Decen, Lauren Vélez, and Kamar De Los ReyesDrama Screenplay by Freddy Vargas and Joseph Medina
Nueba Yol 3: Bajo la Nueva LeyÁngel Muñiz Luisito Marti, Raúl Carbonell, Graciela Mas, Jorge PupoComedy
Una Reina en Las AméricasAlfonso RodriquezJosefina Almonte, Orlando Alonzo, and Héctor AníbalDramaTV movie, part of the Grandes Series Dominicanas
El Hombre del SombreroOrlando Alonzo, Vicky Apolinario, and Angelly AquinoDrama/Thriller
La CiguapaRafael Arias, Leonardo J. Blanco, and Linette CabaDrama/Romance
MambéJosefina Almonte, Orlando Alonzo, and Héctor AníbalDrama
1998
Balaguer: La Herencia del Tirano Documentary
La Mujer del VenaoAlfonso RodriquezGeorgina Duluc, Humberto Espinal, and Bernardita García SmesterDramaTV movie, part of the Grandes Series Dominicanas
1999
Un Asalto en la LincolnAlfonso RodriquezIrvin Alberti, Federico Almeyda, and Vladimir BáezActionTV movie, part of the Grandes Series Dominicanas
El ViejevoJeel Castillo, Carlos Alfredo Fatule, Bernardita García SmesterDrama
Trío en Alta MarVladimir Báez, Carolina Feliz, Bernardita García SmesterDrama

2000s

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2000
El Círculo ViciosoNelson Peña Rafael Decena, Felix Solis and Mickey Albuquerque Action
2001
In the Time of the Butterflies Mariano Barroso Drama Inspired by a true story, In Time of the Butterflies, tells the struggle of the Mirabal sisters, who were a part of an underground plot to overthrow Rafael Leónidas Trujillo.[5]
PiñeroBenjamin Bratt, Giancarlo Esposito and Talisa Soto Drama
2002
Washington Heights Alfredo De Villa Tomas Milian, Manny Pérez, and Danny Hoch Drama Winner of several awards including the Feature Film Award at the Austin Film Festival.[6]
2003
Dreaming of JuliaJuan Gerard Drama A film about the Cuban Revolution centered on Che Guevara. The movie is filmed in the Dominican Republic.
Éxito Por IntercambioMiguel Vásquez Rafael Alduey, Anthony Alvarez and Georgina Duluc Drama
The Galindez File Gerardo Herrero Saffron Burrows, Harvey Keitel, Eduard Fernández, Reynaldo Miravalles, Guillermo Toledo, Robert Tinkler, Chete Lera, Gerard Barray, Ben Temple and Txema BlascoPolitical drama This film portrays the story of Jesús de Galíndez, a known critic of Rafael Leónidas Trujillo, who mysteriously disappeared in 1956.
Luis Vargas: Santo Domingo BluesAlex Wolfe Luis Vargas Documentary This documentary traces the roots of bachata, and the trajectory of both bachata's and Luis Vargas's rise to fame.
Pasaporte RojoAlbert Xavier José Alvarez, Sharon Angela, and Leila Arias Drama Based on an original story by Freddy Vargas
Perico RipiaoÁngel Muñiz Comedy
[7] [8] Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush and Orlando Bloom Action/adventure
2004
La Cárcel de La Victoria: El Cuarto HombreMiguel Bucarelly, Ramsés Cairo and Fausto Cepeda Drama
A Different Man Albert Xavier Amarfis, Michelle Méndez and Kelvin Vargas Comedy
Negocios Son Negocios Jorge De Bernardi Comedy
Quarter to Ten Albert Xavier Drama
La Ruta David Cavada Oruña Pablo Ferrer, Henry Mercedes and Johnie Mercedes Short
Soy: Johnny VenturaGuillermo Cordero Johnny VenturaMusic
2005
Andrea: The Revenge of the SpiritRogert Bencosme Frankeli Bencosme, Priamo A. Bencosmo and Anny Ferreiras Horror
El Delivery[9] Chayanne Rodriguez, Marilyn Beck and Francesca Alvarez Drama/Short HBO aired this short 134 times.
The Feast of the Goat Luis Llosa Tomas Milian, Isabella Rossellini and Paul Freeman Drama
Los Locos También Piensan Humberto Castellanos Luisito Marti, Celines Toribio, and Felipe Polanco Action
La Maldición del Padre Cardona Félix Germán Anthony Alvarez, Pedro Abreu and Lidia Ariza Romance
PrincesasFernando Leon de Aranoa Candela Peña, Mariana Cordero, Micaela Nevárez, Llum Barrera, Violeta Pérez, Mònica Van Campen, Flora Álvarez, María Ballesteros, Alejandra Llorente, Luis Callejo Drama A drama about the sex trade in Spain involving a Dominican prostitute.
El Secreto de NeguriLuis Arambilet, Pedro Guzman and Esteban Martin Luis Arambilet, Patricia Ascuasiati and Esperanza De Alvarez Drama
SecuestroOrestes Amador, Leidi Luna and Elvis Nolasco Short New York University graduate film program awards: writing, producing, editing, acting and directing.
Universidad de Santo Domingo, Primada de América Angel Ruiz Bazan Documentary
Where There Is No Water Jonathan Muller Documentary
2006
The Good ShepherdDrama/thriller A spy film about the United States and Cuba, several scenes were shot in the Dominican Republic.
Las LuciérnagasGabriel Stagnaro
Un Macho de Mujer Alfonso Rodríguez Roberto Angel Salcedo, Anabell Alberto and Tania Báez Comedy
Miami Vice Drama Miami Vice is a 2006 American crime drama film about two Miami police detectives, Crockett and Tubbs, who go undercover to fight drug trafficking operations. The film is an adaptation of the 1980s TV series of the same name, written, produced, and directed by Michael Mann. The film was shot on location in the Dominican Republic.[10]
Patricia y El Regreso del SueñoRené Fortunato Juan Maria Almonte, Augusto Feria and Miguel Pérez Santana Drama
El SofaNathalie Pérez Amauta Di Marco, Lorraine Ferrand and Esar SimoShort
La Tragedia llenas: Un código 666 Elias Acosta Orestes Amador, Yorlla Lina Castillo and Josue Guerrero Drama
Vals Musical Official Selection, Rainier International Film Festival (RIFF) 2007
La Suerte Drama Official Selection and Award Nominee for Best Foreign Language Film at the San Fernando Valley International Film Festival (VIFFI) 2007
Viajeros Carlos Bidó Sonia Alfonso, Carlos Alfredo and Fifi Almonte Drama
2007
Angel of Death 2 Erich Amerkamp, Christian Bau and Heiko Bender Horror
Chocolate CountryRobin Blotnick Documentary Poor cacao farmers seek organic certification so they can more profitably market their product directly to the United States and in so doing improve their standard of living. Grand Jury Prize at the Seattle International Film Festival.
Love WreckedRomantic Comedy Romantic comedy about a girl getting stranded with a rock idol on a beach in the Dominican Republic.
Mi Novia Está De MadreRoberto Angel Salcedo, Patricia Manterola and Cuquín Victoria Comedy
Sanky Panky Fausto Mata, Zdenka Kalina and Tony Pascual Comedy The film was shown at the 24th Chicago Latino Film Festival in 2008.[11]
Yuniol Alfonso Rodríguez Shalim Ortiz, Frank Perozo and Hemky Madera Drama
HispaniolaFreddy VargasSharlene Taule, Sergio Bosi, Jhonmerie Marion, Henssy PichardoDrama – shortWinner of the 2007 HBO/New York International Latino Film Festival Short Film Competition. Showed on HBO Latino for one year after its original run on HBO on Demand.
La Mujer de Columbus CircleFreddy VargasRomi Dias, Fidel Vicioso, Mateo GomezSupernatural thriller – featuretteBased on Dominican writer Franklin Gutierrez's gothic short story.
2008
Al Fin y Al CaboAlfonso Rodríguez Marcos Bonetti, Miguel Céspedes and Francisco Cruz
Brigada Explosiva: Misión Pirata Rodolfo Ledo Mystery
El Caballero de la Media Noche[12] Jimmy Sierra Georges Frederick Ambroise, Odalis Bergés and Luís De Los Santos Mystery
EnigmaRobert Cornelio Horror
ExcexosCésar León López, Laura García and Henry Hidalgo Drama
Ladrones a Domicilio[13] Ángel Muñiz Rafael Alduey, Juan Maria Almonte and Miguel Bucarelly Adventure
Pinchos y RolosFreddy VargasLaura Gomez, Fidel Vicioso, Mateo Gomez, Anthony Alvarez, Sandie LunaComedy-MusicalShort film version of the feature film the director is working on as his debut.
PlayballAlfonso Rodríguez Luis Jose Lopez, Marlene Favela and Hemky MaderaSports Drama A story of Dominican baseball players trying to make it to the Major Leagues.[14]
Road to the Big Leagues Jared Goodman David Ortiz, Vladimir Guerrero, and Jesús AlouDocumentary This film follows children from the Dominican Republic who rely on baseball as a way out of poverty. The film has been recognized at the Independent Film Festival of Boston, the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival and the New York Latino International Film Festival.
Santi CloAquiles Correa, Manolo Ozuna and Elisa Abreu Comedy
SugarAnna Boden and Ryan Fleck Algenis Pérez Soto, Rayniel Rufino and Andre HollandSports Drama The story of a young pitcher from the Dominican Republic and his journey through the farm system before making it to the Major Leagues.[15]
2009
Cristiano de la SecretaRaymond Pozo, Nashla Bogaert and Luis José Germán Comedy
Los BandolerosVin Diesel Action/short This 20-minute film, directed by Vin Diesel, was filmed entirely in the Dominican Republic and served as a prequel to Fast & Furious.[16]
Extraordinary WomenYildalina Tatem Brache Gladys Gutiérrez, Josefina Padilla, Sina Cabral, Dedé Mirabal, Mary Marranzini, Ivelisse Prats and Rosaflor Tatem Documentary A historical documentary of several key women from the Dominican Republic.[17] [18]
Fast & FuriousJustin Lin Action The film is set in the Dominican Republic and the two protagonists, played by Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez, are living in the Dominican Republic. The film is the fourth installment in The Fast and Furious film series. Its plot involves hijacking fuel tankers in the Dominican Republic.
La SogaJosh Crook Manny Pérez, Denise Quiñones and Juan Fernández Crime About a cop who works against his country's corrupt government in order to find justice on a case.[19]

2010s

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2010
La hija natural[20] Love ChildFrank Perozo, Kalent Zaiz and Héctor Sierra Drama
Trópico de sangreTropic of BloodHistorical drama
Cristo Rey Drama
2014
Sand DollarsLaura Amelia Guzman and Israel CardenasGeraldine ChaplinDrama – fictionDirected by Dominican and Mexican filmmakers. Set in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic.
El Seno de la EsperanzaFreddy VargasCheddy GarciaDrama – shortCheddy Garcia plays Sonia Marmolejos, a young Dominican mother of five, who helped several orphan Haitian babies after Haiti's 2010 earthquake in such a tender and unselfish way that it touched the hearts of everyone in the Dominican Republic and the world. Based on a true story.
2015
El rey de La HabanaThe King of HavanaAgustí VillarongaMaykol David Tortolo, Yordanka Ariosa, Héctor Medina, Chanel Terrero, Jonathan Maravilla, Ileana Wilson, José María Sánchez, Jean Luis Burgos, Lia Chapman, Celines Toribio, Jazz ViláDrama
Los ParacaidistasComedy
2016
Todos los hombres son igualesAll Men Are the SameManuel Gómez PereiraFrank Perozo, Christian Meier, Mike Amigorena, Nashla Bogaert, Lumi Lizardo, Cynthia Guzmán, Cecile van Welie, Hony Estrella, Josue Guerrero, Miguel Alcantara, Geisha Montes De Oca, Emil Ceballos, Georgina Duluc, Ricardo De Marchena, Raeldo López, Ariel De Marchena, Josefina Rodríguez, Augustin Rousseau, Reyna Ávalo, Amaury Sanchez, Hensy PichardoComedy
OvniRaúl Marchand Sánchez Tony Pascual, Christian Álvarez, Fausto Rojas, Luis del Valle, Pericles Mejía, Brian Payano Parra, Irina Pérez Herrera, Yaritza Reyes, Cecile van Welie, Carasaf SánchezScience fiction, Comedy
2017
CarpinterosWoodpeckersJean Jean, Judith Rodriguez Perez, Ramón Emilio CandelarioDrama
ColaoFrank PerozoRaymond Pozo, Miguel Céspedes, Manny Pérez, Nashla Bogaert, Anthony Alvarez, Evelyna Rodríguez, Celines Toribio, El Nene La Amenazzy, Austin SantosRomantic comedy
CocoteNelson Carlo de Los Santos AriasVicente Santos, Judith Rodíguez, Pepe Sierra, Yuberbi Rosa, Isabel SpencerDrama
El peor comediante del mundoLuis CorporánPhillip Rodríguez, Miguel Alcántara, Alina Vargas, Ovandy Camilo, Oscar Carrasquillo, Richard Douglas, Fausto Mata, Tony Pascual, Rafael Alduey, Ana María AriasComedy-drama
2018
Trabajo sucioDavid Pagan MariñezCheddy García, Nashla Bogaert, Frank Perozo, Kenny Grullón, Jonathan Abreu, Carol Acosta, El Mayor Clásico, Yasser Michelén, Ovandy Camilo, Ana María Arias, Vicente SantosComedy
Veneno: Primera caída – El relámpago de JackVenenoTabaré Blanchard Manny Pérez, Pepe Sierra, Richard Douglas, Yamile Scheker, Xiomara RodríguezDrama, Sports, Biopic
2019
La Fiera y la FiestaHoly BeastsGeraldine Chaplin, Udo KierDrama

2020s

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2020
Mis 500 LocosA State of MadnessDrama
2021
Bantú MamaIvan Herrera Clarisse Albrecht, Scarlet Reyes, Euris Javiel, Arturo Perez, Donis TaverasDrama
2022
JupíaJupiaJosé Gómez de Vargas & Julietta RodríguezDavid Maler, Julietta Rodríguez, Karina Noble, Luis José Germán, Elizabeth Chahin, Andy FrestnerDark fantasy, Horror
El AppThe Pink UnicornTaba BlanchardIssac Saviñón, José Guillermo Cortines, Lydia Li, Alina Rancier, Kristen Hung, William Beckwith, Raymond Jáquez, Víctor Ramírez, Juan María Almonte, Ralph Joseph, Arturo Báez, Sebastian Kahuna, Ruairi RhodesAction, Thriller
2023
Colao 2
2024
Bienvenidos al paraísoAni Alva HelferTatiana Calmell, Andrés Salas, Vicente Santos, Franco Cabrera, Patricia Barreto, Yisney Lagrange, Katia Condos, Bruno OdarRomantic comedy
PepeNelson Carlo De Los Santos AriasJhon Narváez, Sor María Ríos, Fareed Matjila, Harmony Ahalwa, Jorge Puntillón García Drama[21]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History of Cinema in DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. Film Birth. 20 December 2010.
  2. Web site: The Godfather Part 2 film locations. movie-locations.com. 20 December 2010. 22 September 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130922171520/http://www.movie-locations.com/movies/g/godfather2.html. dead.
  3. Web site: Filming locations for Apocalypse Now. IMDb. 20 December 2010.
  4. Web site: FILM: Abril: La Trinchera del Honor (René Fortunato – 1988, Dominican Republic). Brown University, The Watson Institute. 19 December 2010.
  5. News: In the Time of the Butterflies: feisty but it doesn't really fly. Guardian News and Media Limited 2010. 19 December 2010. London. 18 March 2010.
  6. News: Washington Heights (2002). https://web.archive.org/web/20120623041515/http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/263760/Washington-Heights/details. dead. 23 June 2012. Movies & TV Dept.. The New York Times. 2012. 20 December 2010.
  7. Web site: Filming locations for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. IMDb. 20 December 2010.
  8. Web site: Movies Shot in the Caribbean. caribbeanedge.com. 20 December 2010.
  9. Web site: El Delivery Reel New York Film Festival. thirteen.org. 13 May 2011. 5 June 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110605140312/http://www.thirteen.org/reelny/films/el-delivery/13/. dead.
  10. News: Fleeing the Scene . 13 July 2006 . . slate.com.
  11. News: Sanky Panky. Chicago Reader. 19 December 2010.
  12. Web site: Estreno de "El Caballero de la medianoche" en imágenes . CineDominicano.net . 19 December 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110723042215/http://cinedominicano.net/content/view/493/1/ . 23 July 2011 . dead .
  13. Web site: Ladrones a Domicilio. Estudio Quita Sueno. 19 December 2010. 13 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110713180853/http://www.ladronesadomicilio.com/. dead.
  14. Web site: News. Dominican Republic Global Film Festival. 19 December 2010. 16 March 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120316112314/http://www.drglobalfilmfestival.org/drgff2007/news05.asp. dead.
  15. News: Diamond in the Rough. The New York Times. 19 December 2010. A. O.. Scott. 3 April 2009.
  16. Web site: Vin Diesel "adores" Dominicans, presents 'Los Bandoleros'. dominicantoday.com. 19 May 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141207155144/http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/7/30/32762/Vin-Diesel-adores-Dominicans-presents-Los-Bandoleros. 7 December 2014.
  17. Web site: Repeating Islands. 17 August 2009. 19 December 2010.
  18. Web site: Documental "Mujeres extraordinarias" es presentado en TN. Hoy. 19 December 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20120305013334/http://www.hoy.com.do/alegria/2009/8/21/290348/. 5 March 2012. dead.
  19. News: Movie Review La Soga A Raw Look at Corruption in the Dominican Republic. The New York Times. 19 December 2010. Jeannette. Catsoulis. 12 August 2010.
  20. Web site: Caribbean movie being filmed in the Dominican Republic. prdailysun.com. 20 December 2010.
  21. Web site: The Berlinale unveils its Competition and Encounters titles . Davide. Abbatescianni . 22 January 2024. 7 February 2024 . . en.