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 and Leticia Tonos. Starring Rodríguez and David Maler.
Synopsis
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.
Cast The actors participating in this film are:
David Maler as Tomás García Julietta Rodríguez as Atabey Karina Noble Luis José Germán Elizabeth Chahin Andy Frestner
Release
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. It was commercially released on October 27, 2022, in theaters in the Dominican Republic.
Awards YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef.2023Soberano AwardsBest ActorLuis José GermánBest ActressJulieta RodríguezLa Silla AwardsBest PictureLeticia Tonos & Julieta RodríguezBest ProducerBest Actor in a Leading RoleDavid MalerBest Actress in a Leading RoleJulieta RodríguezBest Actress in a Supporting RoleKarina NobleBest EditingLeticia Tonos & Gina GiudicelliBest Art DirectionMónica De MoyaBest Production DesignBest Special EffectsJuan Pedro Rodríguez ValienteBest Visual EffectsRicky Gluski
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