Directed by javier mariscal and fernando trueba, the film features a cast that includes mario guerram, limara meneses and eman xor ona. Oscarwinning director fernando trueba belle epoque, calle 54 and spains legendary illustrator javier mariscal celebrate their passion for the music and culture of cuba with an epic story of love, passion and heartbreak. Chico is a piano player who falls hard for an aspiring singer, rita, in havana in 1948. Music and romantic desire unites them, but their journey in the tradition of the latin ballad, the bolero. Fernando trueba, javier mariscal, tono errando darsteller cast. Synopsis provided by tiff oscarwinning director fernando trueba. Oscarwinning director fernando trueba belle epoque and spains most famous and successful designer javier mariscal create a passionate and animated love story. Chico and rita 2010 showcases the kind of torrid love story which would have been popular in the golden age of hollywood, yet there is also an edge to it with its frank discussion of racism. Sexy, sunny and sweetnatured, this lovely animation by filmmaker fernando trueba and artist and designer javier mariscal is a.
Fernando trueba is a multiawardwinning writer, director, and producer, with a career spanning more than three decades in film, television, documentaries, theater, and music. Unfortunately, he already has a mistress who fights like a tigress to prevent rita from usurping her place. In addition to valdes, the main performers include freddy cole, jimmy heath, idania valdes, german velasco, and amadito valdes, in a collection of both originals. Director fernando trueba talks about his oscarnominated animated film chico and rita, which follows a pair of lovers who leave havanas music scene in the 1940s to head to new york city. The reason for that is the story and the music, i suspect, not the animation.
Sexy, sunny and sweetnatured, this lovely animation by filmmaker fernando. Music and desire unite them as they chase their dreams and each other from havana. Its probably futile to resist the aesthetic seduction performed by chico and rita, the visually and aurally sumptuous new animated feature set in the world of postwar latin jazz. With eman xor ona, limara meneses, mario guerra, jon adams. Music and romantic desire unites them, but their journey in the tradition of the latin ballad, the bolero brings heartache and torment. Chico and rita is a 2010 spanish adult animated music romantic film with spanish and english languages directed by tono errando, fernando trueba and javier mariscal. With an original soundtrack by legendary cuban pianist and fivetime grammywinning composer bebo valds, chico and rita captures a defining. It was awarded the goya for best animated feature film 2011 and was nominated for best animated feature film at the 2012 oscars. Este pais transpira notas musicales, ritmo, sabor, fuerza melodica y candor. But shifting the medium to animation makes the tale seem more believable and adds an entertaining, interesting, albeit ultimately not completely satisfying, twist. Directed by javier mariscal and fernando trueba, the film features a cast that includes mario. Chico and rita evocative enough of late40s havana, and the sweaty, sensual music of the time, to find a modest, yet dedicated following. Nov 19, 2010 directed by tono errando, javier mariscal, fernando trueba.
Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Estreno espana 25 febrero 2011 trueba and mariscals animation feature film for grown up. Its beautifully animated, proof that predominantly traditional animation still has a place in current filmmaking. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Music and desire unite them as they chase their dreams and each other from havana to new york, paris, hollywood and las vegas. From havana to new york, paris, hollywood and las vegas, two passionate individuals battle impossible odds to unite in music and love. Directed by tono errando, javier mariscal, fernando trueba. That meant this indie production placed ahead of such bigtime entries as spielbergs the adventures of tintin. Oscarwinning director fernando trueba belle epoque, calle 54 and spains legendary illustrator javier mariscal celebrate their passion for the music and culture of cuba with an epic story of love, passion, and heartbreak. Sep 10, 2010 chico and rita evocative enough of late40s havana, and the sweaty, sensual music of the time, to find a modest, yet dedicated following. Javier mariscal is an artist and designer working in multiple fields, including illustration, graphics, comic books, paintings, animation, interiors, product design, furniture, and web design. Apr 12, 2012 director fernando trueba talks about his oscarnominated animated film chico and rita, which follows a pair of lovers who leave havanas music scene in the 1940s to head to new york city.
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