Papi (2020 film)

Papi
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNoelia Quintero
Screenplay byNoelia Quintero
Based on
Papi
by Rita Indiana
Produced byRafael Elías Muñoz[1]
StarringAvril Alcántara
Hony Estrella
Amauris Pérez
Olga Bucarelli
CinematographyPedro Juan López
Edited byNino Martínez Sosa
Music byRita Indiana
Luis Amed Irizarry
Production
company
Lantica Media
Distributed byCaribbean Films Distribution
Release dates
  • November 25, 2020 (2020-11-25) (Santo Domingo)
  • November 26, 2020 (2020-11-26) (Dominican Republic)
Running time
88 minutes
CountryDominican Republic
LanguageSpanish

Papi (lit. 'Daddy') is a 2020 Dominican surrealist drama film written and directed by Noelia Quintero in her directorial debut.[2] Based on the novel of the same name by Rita Indiana,[3] the film stars Avril Alcántara, Hony Estrella, Amauris Pérez and Olga Bucarelli.[4] It follows the memories and imagination of an eight-year-old girl as she deals with the abandonment of her drug-dealing father.[5]

Cast

  • Avril Alcántara as Sonia
  • Hony Estrella as Rosalia
  • Amauris Pérez as Papi
  • Olga Bucarelli as Cili
  • Orlando Almonte as José Hamilton
  • Jean Luis Burgos as Puchy
  • Ángela Sofía Caro as La Turca
  • Yubo Fernandez as Zoila
  • Rita Indiana as Muerta
  • Canario Joseph as Papa Clari
  • Soraya Pina as China
  • Vanessa Torres as Milly
  • Roger Wasserman as Armando
  • Eddy Avila as Amigo de Papi

Production

Principal photography took place between October and late December 2017 at Pinewood Dominican Republic Studios, located in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic.[6][7]

Release

Papi had its world premiere on November 25, 2020, at the Downtown Center in Santo Domingo,[8] followed by a wide national theatrical release on November 26.[9]

Accolades

Award / Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Soberano Awards 15 June 2021 Best Film - Drama Papi Won [10]
Best Film Actress Avril Alcántara Nominated
Olga Bucarelli Nominated
Best Film Actor Amauris Pérez Nominated
La Silla Awards 28 August 2022 Best Picture Papi Nominated [11][12]
Best Director Noelia Quintero Nominated
Best Actress in a Leading Role Avril Alcántara Won
Best Actor in a Leading Role Amauris Pérez Nominated
Best Editing Nino Martínez Won
Best Musicalization Rita Indiana & Luis Irrizarri Won
Best Art Direction Oliver Rivas Won
Best Costume Design Alina Julia Won

References

  1. ↑ Romero, Argénida (2020-11-26). "Noelia Quintero Herencia: "Creo mucho en la energía que traen las obras de arte"". Diario Libre (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  2. ↑ Sosa, José. "Papi, un hito de cine dominicano". Acento (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  3. ↑ Sebastian, Joan (2020-11-25). ""Papi", adaptación de novela homónima de Rita Indiana llega a los cines". Showbuzz (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  4. ↑ "Lantica Media presenta «Papi», una adaptación cinematográfica de la novela de Rita Indiana". El Nuevo Diario (in Spanish). 2020-11-26. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  5. ↑ "Papi". Instituto Cervantes (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  6. ↑ "Fin de rodaje de Papi en Pinewood DR". Diario Libre (in Spanish). 2017-12-21. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  7. ↑ Dolio, Juan (2017-12-30). "Lantica Media concluye el rodaje de la película "Papi"". Hoy Digital (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  8. ↑ "Lantica Media presenta "Papi", la adaptación al cine del libro de Rita Indiana". Diario Libre (in Spanish). 2020-11-25. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  9. ↑ Hernández, Richard (2020-11-13). "Rita Indiana estrenará en RD película «Papi» a final de noviembre". Más Vip (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  10. ↑ "Lista completa de nominados a Premios Soberano 2019 y 2020". Listín Diario (in Spanish). 2021-04-27. Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  11. ↑ Rodríguez, Taina (2022-08-19). "Los Premios La Silla anuncia lista de nominados y la nueva fecha de la ceremonia". DGCINE (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2025-10-08.
  12. ↑ Rodríguez, Taina (2022-08-29). "Listado de Ganadores "Premios La Silla 2022"". DGCINE (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2025-10-08.
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